Caterlink at Castle Manor Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Caterlink at Castle Manor 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 Castle Manor Academy was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Castle Manor Academy, Eastern Avenue, Haverhill, CB9 9JE
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Caterlink at Castle Manor 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 Castle Manor 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 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 Castle Manor 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 Castle Manor Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B's Mini Market Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Lilypads Day Nursery & Preschool Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Primrose Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Next Door Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Caterlink at Place Farm Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| St Felix Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| China Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink at Castle Manor Academy
What is Caterlink at Castle Manor Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at Castle Manor Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Caterlink at Castle Manor 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 Castle Manor Academy last inspected?
Caterlink at Castle Manor Academy was last inspected on 20 May 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 Castle Manor Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Castle Manor 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 Castle Manor Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Caterlink at Castle Manor 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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