Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Eastleigh
Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools 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 3 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: Bursledon Junior School Long Lane Bursledon Southampton SO31 8BZ, SO31 8BZ
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Good
- 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 @ Bursledon Federation of Schools 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 @ Bursledon Federation of Schools, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Lowford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| All-American-bits-n-bobz Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Boat House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Barmotion Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Andark Promotions Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools
What is Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools 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 @ Bursledon Federation of Schools last inspected?
Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Caterlink @ Bursledon Federation of Schools 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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