Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Breckland
Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form 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 12 November 2024, 19 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: Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form among the 1,014 places in Breckland 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form 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 @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rouge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Rajinda Pradesh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Restaurant Runner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| Sports Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Starbucks Lakeside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Croxton Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| IV distribution (EN)ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form
What is Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form 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 @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form last inspected?
Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form?
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 @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Caterlink @ Thetford Academy & Thomas Paine Sixth Form 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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