Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Allenbourn Middle School East Borough, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1PL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Nusara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| A Taste of Rasa Sayang Other catering premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Care Dorset - Streets Meadow Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School
What is Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School last inspected?
Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School is one of 100 rated food businesses in Wimborne Minster. See every hygiene rating in Wimborne Minster →
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