The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink 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 30 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: The Meadows Primary School, Newcastle Road, Madeley, CW3 9JX
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink 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 The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| The Crewe Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Millers Pharmacy (Secret Potions Ltd) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Leycett Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Madeley Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Madeley High School - Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| The Meadows School Nursery - Caterlink School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Tangs Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink
What is The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink's food hygiene rating?
The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink 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 The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink last inspected?
The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink?
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 The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Meadows Primary School - Caterlink 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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