Caterlink @ St. Finian's Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Caterlink @ St. Finian's Catholic 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: St Finians Catholic Primary School The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9HU
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Caterlink @ St. Finian's Catholic 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 @ St. Finian's Catholic 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 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 @ St. Finian's Catholic 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 @ St. Finian's Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise & Shine Breakfast Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| The Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Impact Food Group at Whitelands Park Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ St. Finian's Catholic Primary School
What is Caterlink @ St. Finian's Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ St. Finian's Catholic 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 @ St. Finian's Catholic 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 @ St. Finian's Catholic Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @ St. Finian's Catholic 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 @ St. Finian's Catholic Primary School?
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 @ St. Finian's Catholic 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 @ St. Finian's Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Caterlink @ St. Finian's Catholic 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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