Cater Link at Perseid Upper School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merton
Cater Link at Perseid Upper 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
The rating dates from 5 November 2024, 20 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: Perseid Upper School Middleton Road, Morden, SM4 6RU
How it compares in Merton
That puts Cater Link at Perseid Upper School 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 Perseid Upper School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cater Link at Perseid Upper 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 Cater Link at Perseid Upper School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Arya Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Babar Meat & Grocery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Authentic Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about Cater Link at Perseid Upper School
What is Cater Link at Perseid Upper School's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link at Perseid Upper School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Cater Link at Perseid Upper 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 Cater Link at Perseid Upper School last inspected?
Cater Link at Perseid Upper School was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. 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 Perseid Upper 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 Cater Link at Perseid Upper School 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 Perseid Upper School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Cater Link at Perseid Upper 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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