Caterlink At Charford First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bromsgrove
Caterlink At Charford First 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NH
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts Caterlink At Charford First School among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← Caterlink At Charford First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Charford First 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 Charford First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Fornos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| BAM FM At South Bromsgrove High School School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Dick's Chicken Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Dick's Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Co-op Bromsgrove Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink At Charford First School
What is Caterlink At Charford First School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Charford First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Caterlink At Charford First 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 Charford First School last inspected?
Caterlink At Charford First School was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At Charford First 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink At Charford First School compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Charford First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects Caterlink At Charford First 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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