Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary 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 16 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: Princes Risborough Primary School, Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough, HP27 9HY
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary 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% | ← Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 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 604 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 Princes Risborough Primary 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 Princes Risborough Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubblewrap After School Club At Princes Risborough Primary Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Princes Risborough Primary School & Preschool School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The JR Sports Group Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Red Kite School School/college/university | 195 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Mr Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| S P Supermarket Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Wonder Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary School
What is Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary 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 Princes Risborough Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary School was last inspected on 16 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 Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary 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 Princes Risborough Primary School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Caterlink at Princes Risborough Primary 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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