Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 April 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.
Address: Bearbrook Combined School, Fowler Road, Aylesbury, HP19 7QP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School sits behind roughly 3,235 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,235 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ← Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bearbrook Combined 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 Bearbrook Combined School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearbrook Combined School & Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Buckinghamshire UTC School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Aylesbury Vineyard Church & Storehouse Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cleverchefs Catering at Pebble Brook School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Aylesbury College Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Buckinghamshire College Group School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Child First Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| China Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School
What is Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School last inspected?
Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Bearbrook Combined School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined School holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Cater Link at Bearbrook Combined 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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