Caterlink - Charles Read Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Caterlink - Charles Read Academy 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 25 September 2024, 21 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: Charles Read Academy, Bourne Road, Corby Glen, NG33 4NT
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Caterlink - Charles Read Academy among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Caterlink - Charles Read Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 Caterlink - Charles Read Academy 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 - Charles Read Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodhouse Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Corby Glen Playgroup Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Hatties Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Lily's Lavendar Hut Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Fighting Cocks Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Corby Glen Community Primary School inc. Corby Glen Kidsclub School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink - Charles Read Academy
What is Caterlink - Charles Read Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink - Charles Read Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Caterlink - Charles Read Academy 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 - Charles Read Academy last inspected?
Caterlink - Charles Read Academy was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink - Charles Read Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Caterlink - Charles Read Academy compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink - Charles Read Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Caterlink - Charles Read Academy 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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