Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Coupals Primary Academy, Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LB
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 at Coupals Primary 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 Coupals Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2022 |
| Dial-A-Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Handy Candy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
| Haverhill Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Lidl Uk Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2023 |
| Haverhill Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| East Town Visitor Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| Breakfast Boost & Westfield Woodlanders Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
Questions about Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy
What is Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy last inspected?
Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Coupals Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink at Coupals Primary 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, while Caterlink at Coupals Primary Academy holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Caterlink at Coupals Primary 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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