Caterlink @ Carclaze CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cornwall
Caterlink @ Carclaze CP 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: Carclaze Primary School, St Piran's Close, St Austell, PL25 3TF
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Caterlink @ Carclaze CP School among the 4,461 places in Cornwall 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Caterlink @ Carclaze CP School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 @ Carclaze CP 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 @ Carclaze CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Caring Hands Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2019 |
| Kungs Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cosy Cup Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Cloisters Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| L & V Pearce & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Bishop Bronescombe Church Of England Voluntary Aided School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Poltair School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Carclaze CP School
What is Caterlink @ Carclaze CP School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Carclaze CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Carclaze CP 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 @ Carclaze CP School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Carclaze CP School was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Carclaze CP 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 @ Carclaze CP School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Carclaze CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Caterlink @ Carclaze CP 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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