Caterlink @ Colman Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Norwich City
Caterlink @ Colman Junior School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: Colman Junior School, South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AU
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink @ Colman Junior School sits behind roughly 1,219 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ← Caterlink @ Colman Junior School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 Generally satisfactory
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 @ Colman Junior 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 @ Colman Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Child Care - Pre School Group Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Alias Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bay Tree House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bluebell Primary - Aspens Services School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Blue Joanna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Beaufort Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Atrium Cafe (ex Bio Science Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Colman Junior School
What is Caterlink @ Colman Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Colman Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Norwich City Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Colman Junior School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Caterlink @ Colman Junior School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Colman Junior School was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Colman Junior School?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Colman Junior School compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while Caterlink @ Colman Junior School holds a 3. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Caterlink @ Colman Junior 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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