Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cambridge City
Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy 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 17 September 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: North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JF
How it compares in Cambridge City
That puts Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy among the 998 places in Cambridge City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 998 | 78% | ← Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 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 @ North Cambridge Academy 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 @ North Cambridge Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Meat Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Alex Wood House Caring Premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| A&M Pub Services (The Ship) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Buchan Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Cambridge Milton Road Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd @ Cambridge Regional College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Acorn Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy
What is Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cambridge City Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy 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 @ North Cambridge Academy last inspected?
Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cambridge City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy?
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 @ North Cambridge Academy compare to other places in Cambridge City?
78% of the 1,287 rated food businesses in Cambridge City hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cambridge City Council inspects Caterlink @ North Cambridge Academy 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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