Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Caterlink @ Hatton Park 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 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hatton Park Primary School Hattons Park, Longstanton, CB24 3DL
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Very 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 @ Hatton Park 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 @ Hatton Park Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longstanton Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| The Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2025 |
| Premier and Longstanton Post Office Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Faroz Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 439 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Pathfinder CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Kids Choice Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Cambridge City Foodbank - Northstowe Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School
What is Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 4 October 2024.
Is Caterlink @ Hatton Park 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 @ Hatton Park Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 @ Hatton Park Primary School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Hatton Park Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Caterlink @ Hatton Park 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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