Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP 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 June 2026, 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in West Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Suffolk ratings →
Address: St Christophers Cevcp School, Bellflower Crescent, Red Lodge, IP28 8XQ
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How this rating has changed
Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School was re-inspected on 11 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School among the 1,270 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,270 | 90% | ← Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 @ St Christopher's CEVCP 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 @ St Christopher's CEVCP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty mug cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2026 |
| African ChopBox Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Colourbox Red Lodge Caring Premises | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Red Lodge Millennium Centre Ltd Other catering premises | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2017 |
| The Lodge bar ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Red Lodge Steak House Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Red Lodge Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School
What is Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP 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 @ St Christopher's CEVCP School last inspected?
Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School was last inspected on 11 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School?
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 @ St Christopher's CEVCP School compare to other places in West Suffolk?
90% of the 1,405 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Caterlink @ St Christopher's CEVCP 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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