Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: St Columbas Roman Catholic School, Church Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3AD
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 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 @ St Columbus Primary 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 @ St Columbus Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Andy's Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Furness Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| George Hastwell School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Douglas Street Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Crows Nest Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Braklon Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School
What is Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School 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 @ St Columbus Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 @ St Columbus Primary School compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary 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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