Caterlink at Samuel Ward Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Caterlink at Samuel Ward 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 19 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Samuel Ward Academy, Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LD
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Caterlink at Samuel Ward 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 Samuel Ward 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 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 Samuel Ward 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 Samuel Ward Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Haverhill Community Sports Assoc Other catering premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Prestige Sports Development Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Breakfast Boost & Westfield Woodlanders Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Caterlink at Westfield Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Little Wonders Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Care UK Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Chippy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink at Samuel Ward Academy
What is Caterlink at Samuel Ward Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at Samuel Ward Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Caterlink at Samuel Ward 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 Samuel Ward Academy last inspected?
Caterlink at Samuel Ward Academy was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 months 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 Samuel Ward 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink at Samuel Ward 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 Samuel Ward Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Caterlink at Samuel Ward 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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