Caterlink Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Devon
Caterlink Ltd 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Sidmouth College, Primley, Sidmouth, EX10 9LG
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Caterlink Ltd among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Caterlink Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Ltd 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 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Lidl UK Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Sidmouth Self Serve Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Balfour Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Arcot House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bloaters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Sidmouth Hospice At Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
Questions about Caterlink Ltd
What is Caterlink Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Caterlink Ltd 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 Ltd last inspected?
Caterlink Ltd was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink Ltd?
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 Ltd compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Caterlink Ltd 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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