Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary 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 30 April 2025, 14 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: Acton C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lambert Drive, Acton, CO10 0US
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 @ Acton CEVC Primary 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 @ Acton CEVC Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Bob's Stores Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Gt Waldingfield Bowls & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2011 |
| Mick's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary
What is Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary 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 @ Acton CEVC Primary last inspected?
Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary?
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 @ Acton CEVC Primary compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Caterlink @ Acton CEVC Primary 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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