Cater Link at Prestwood Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Cater Link at Prestwood Junior 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
This is a fresh result: Cater Link at Prestwood Junior School was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Prestwood Junior School, Clare Road, Prestwood, HP16 0NR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Cater Link at Prestwood Junior 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 Prestwood Junior 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 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 Prestwood Junior 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 Prestwood Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwood Junior School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 206 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2013 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2014 |
| Prestwood Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| N Stirrett Butchers Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Pathila Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Prestwood Village Store Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
| Chequers Tree PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Cater Link at Prestwood Junior School
What is Cater Link at Prestwood Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link at Prestwood Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Cater Link at Prestwood Junior 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 Prestwood Junior School last inspected?
Cater Link at Prestwood Junior School was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Prestwood Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Prestwood Junior 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 Prestwood Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Cater Link at Prestwood Junior 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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