Cater Link at Elmhurst School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Cater Link at Elmhurst 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 25 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: The Elmhurst School, Dunsham Lane, Aylesbury, HP20 2DB
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Cater Link at Elmhurst School among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Cater Link at Elmhurst School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 Cater Link at Elmhurst 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 Cater Link at Elmhurst School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bruce's Island Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Brisket Daddy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Al Kebabish Aylesbury & Peri Peri Charcoal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Chaiiwala Aylesbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2009 |
Questions about Cater Link at Elmhurst School
What is Cater Link at Elmhurst School's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link at Elmhurst School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Cater Link at Elmhurst 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 Cater Link at Elmhurst School last inspected?
Cater Link at Elmhurst School was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cater Link at Elmhurst 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 Cater Link at Elmhurst School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cater Link at Elmhurst School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Cater Link at Elmhurst 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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