Cater Link at food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merton
Cater Link at 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 was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Melrose School Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BE
How it compares in Merton
That puts Cater Link at among the 1,033 places in Merton holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,033 | 82% | ← Cater Link at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 171 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 275 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Barons Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about Cater Link at
What is Cater Link at's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link at has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Cater Link at 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 last inspected?
Cater Link at was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cater Link at?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 compare to other places in Merton?
82% of the 1,267 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Cater Link at is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Cater Link at 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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