Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Test Valley
Caterlink At Harrow Way Community 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 4 November 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: Harrow Way Community School, Harrow Way, Andover, SP10 3RH
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School among the 863 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 89% 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 | 863 | 89% | ← Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 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 Harrow Way Community 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 Harrow Way Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Stores World Foods Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Andover Stores Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Excelsior Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Caffe Espresso Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Charlton Lakeside Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Cafe Destino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Burbidge's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 2Tees Foods Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School
What is Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Caterlink At Harrow Way Community 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 Harrow Way Community School last inspected?
Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At Harrow Way Community 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School compare to other places in Test Valley?
89% of the 975 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Harrow Way Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Caterlink At Harrow Way Community 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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