Caterlink @Sudell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blackburn
Caterlink @Sudell 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
This is a fresh result: Caterlink @Sudell Primary School was inspected on 6 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Ellison Fold Terrace, Darwen, BB3 3EB
How this rating has changed
Caterlink @Sudell Primary School was re-inspected on 6 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Caterlink @Sudell Primary School among the 738 places in Blackburn holding top marks, 69% 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 | 738 | 69% | ← Caterlink @Sudell Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 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 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 @Sudell 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 @Sudell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Cantonese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Marsh House Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Carla's Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Inspira Care Caring Premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2023 |
| Marshmallows Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Finest Mix Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Edmund Street Off Licence Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| 3BZ Darwen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Caterlink @Sudell Primary School
What is Caterlink @Sudell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @Sudell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Caterlink @Sudell 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 @Sudell Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink @Sudell Primary School was last inspected on 6 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @Sudell Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @Sudell Primary School compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @Sudell Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Caterlink @Sudell 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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