Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Caterlink at Laureate Community 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
This is a fresh result: Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Laureate Community Primary Academy, Exning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0AN
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Very 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 Laureate Community 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 at Laureate Community Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Hexford Meadery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Greek Spirit Other catering premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Newmarket Community Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Exning Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Paddocks Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| McDonald's Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy
What is Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Caterlink at Laureate Community 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 at Laureate Community Academy last inspected?
Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Laureate Community Academy compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink at Laureate Community Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Caterlink at Laureate Community 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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