Caterlink @ Meole Brace School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Shropshire
Caterlink @ Meole Brace School 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 19 January 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: Meole Brace School Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DW
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink @ Meole Brace School sits behind roughly 2,513 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ← Caterlink @ Meole Brace School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 @ Meole Brace School 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 @ Meole Brace School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystals Cupcakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Exo Poli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Condover College Limited School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2020 |
| Costa @ Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Meole Brace School
What is Caterlink @ Meole Brace School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Meole Brace School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 19 January 2024.
Is Caterlink @ Meole Brace School 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 @ Meole Brace School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Meole Brace School was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Meole Brace School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 @ Meole Brace School compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Caterlink @ Meole Brace School holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Caterlink @ Meole Brace School 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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