Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Yorkshire
Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: Alne Primary School Main Street, YO61 1RT
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Very 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 @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne 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 @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Bell Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Whiteley's at Home Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Alne Hall Caring Premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Alne Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Alne Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne
What is Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne 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 @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne last inspected?
Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Caterlink @ Outwood Primary Academy Alne 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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