The Link Academy food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dudley
The Link Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2025, 15 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: Link Academy Hillcrest School, Simms Lane, Netherton, DY2 0PB
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Link Academy among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← The Link Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 The Link 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 The Link Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Bains Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bumble Beezzz Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Britannia Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about The Link Academy
What is The Link Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Link Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 10 April 2025.
Is The Link 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Link Academy last inspected?
The Link Academy was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Link 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 The Link Academy compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Link Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Link 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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The Link Academy is one of 98 rated food businesses in Netherton. See every hygiene rating in Netherton →
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