Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Caterlink At Fairfields 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: Fairfields County Primary School, Council Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3DH
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 At Fairfields 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 At Fairfields Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Town Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone Lady Susan Court Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Basingstoke Labyrinth Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Alchemy Bar And Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Basingstoke Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School
What is Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Caterlink At Fairfields 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 At Fairfields Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At Fairfields 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 At Fairfields Primary School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Fairfields Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Caterlink At Fairfields 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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