Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hull City
Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary 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 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Charles R C Primary Academy, Norfolk Street, Kingston upon Hull, HU2 9AA
How it compares in Hull City
That puts Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary among the 1,495 places in Hull City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,495 | 78% | ← Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 @ St Charles VC Academy Primary 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 @ St Charles VC Academy Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Afro Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Banks Harbour Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Amber Cafe Hull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Authentic Ethiopian Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bob Carvers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary
What is Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hull City Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary 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 @ St Charles VC Academy Primary last inspected?
Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hull City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary compare to other places in Hull City?
78% of the 1,920 rated food businesses in Hull City hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary 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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Caterlink @ St Charles VC Academy Primary is one of 2,054 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Hull. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Hull →
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