Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: Smallthorne Primary Academy, Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, ST6 1PR
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary Academy among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 392 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 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@Smallthorne Primary 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@Smallthorne Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adils Kebabish/The Dessert Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| Abbotts Drive Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bradeley Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Asda Express PFS Moorland Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bilaal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Agnes and Arthur Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary Academy
What is Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary 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@Smallthorne Primary Academy last inspected?
Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary Academy was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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@Smallthorne Primary Academy compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Caterlink@Smallthorne Primary 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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