Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: Pangbourne Primary School Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7LB
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School among the 931 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 931 | 85% | ← Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 @ Pangbourne Primary School 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 @ Pangbourne Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Valley Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2012 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Artichoke Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Pangbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Birch Bread Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Pangbourne Cheese Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Nino's Italian Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Pangbourne Cheese Shop Ltd (The Loose Larder) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School
What is Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School 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 @ Pangbourne Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 @ Pangbourne Primary School compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School 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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