Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy 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 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Brunel Primary School, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6DX
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy 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 @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Saltash Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Asian Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| 2 Guys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Brew And Beans Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Church Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Fountain Head House School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Bolla Coffy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bishop Cornish C Of E VA Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
What is Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy 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 @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy last inspected?
Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy 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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