Caterlink food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wakefield
Caterlink 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 11 December 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: Sharlston Community School, Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, WF4 1DH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Caterlink among the 2,111 places in Wakefield 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Caterlink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky's Sandwich Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Crofton Local Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Betsy's Cake and Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| Crofton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2014 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Crofton Young People's Centre Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Castleford Academy Trust School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Crofton WF Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink
What is Caterlink's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Caterlink 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 last inspected?
Caterlink was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Caterlink 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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