The Meadows School Nursery - Caterlink food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Meadows School Nursery - 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
This is a fresh result: The Meadows School Nursery - Caterlink was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Madeley High School, Newcastle Road, Madeley, CW3 9JJ
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Meadows School Nursery - 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 School Nursery - 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 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 School Nursery - 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 School Nursery - Caterlink, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley High School - Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Tangs Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 December 2025 |
| Madeley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Raj Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Shepley Family Butchers Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
| Evening Spice Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Homers Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Old Hall Stables Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Meadows School Nursery - Caterlink
What is The Meadows School Nursery - Caterlink's food hygiene rating?
The Meadows School Nursery - Caterlink has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Meadows School Nursery - 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 School Nursery - Caterlink last inspected?
The Meadows School Nursery - Caterlink was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 School Nursery - 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Meadows School Nursery - 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 School Nursery - Caterlink is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Meadows School Nursery - 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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