Caterlink @ Southam Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stratford-on-Avon
Caterlink @ Southam Primary 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: Southam Primary School, St James Road, Southam, CV47 0QB
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Caterlink @ Southam Primary School among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← Caterlink @ Southam Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 @ Southam Primary 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 @ Southam Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Days Group Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Southam College School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Heart Of England Co-Op Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Southam Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Thanooj Food And Wine Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Bowling Green Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Southam Gateway Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Olde Mint Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Southam Primary School
What is Caterlink @ Southam Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Southam Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Southam Primary 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 @ Southam Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Southam Primary School was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Southam Primary 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 @ Southam Primary School compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Southam Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Caterlink @ Southam Primary 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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