Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Guildford
Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors 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 9 May 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: Walsh Memorial Church Of England Junior School Ash Street, Ash, GU12 6LT
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors sits behind roughly 821 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ← Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors | |
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 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 @ Walsh Juniors 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 @ Walsh Juniors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Walsh Infants School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Ash Manor School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Friends Forest Nursery - Ash Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Aldershot College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Boss Desserts Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Chips Playscheme School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors
What is Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors 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 @ Walsh Juniors last inspected?
Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Caterlink @ Walsh Juniors 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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