Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hampshire
Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior 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 22 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: Wootey Infant & Junior School Wooteys Way Alton GU34 2JA, GU34 2JA
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School among the 803 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 803 | 84% | ← Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 @ Wootey Infant & Junior 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 @ Wootey Infant & Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Friends @ Wootey Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Kingfisher Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Marlfield Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2014 |
| Aramark Ltd at Alton College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Alton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Alton Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School
What is Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior 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 @ Wootey Infant & Junior School last inspected?
Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior 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 @ Wootey Infant & Junior School compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Caterlink @ Wootey Infant & Junior 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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