Caterlink @ Lackham Campus food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wiltshire
Caterlink @ Lackham Campus holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 October 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: Wiltshire College Lackham, Lacock, SN15 2NY
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Caterlink @ Lackham Campus sits behind roughly 2,715 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ← Caterlink @ Lackham Campus | |
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 @ Lackham Campus 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 @ Lackham Campus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notton House Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Forest Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Kings Lodge School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| The Lacock Bakery Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Courtyard Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Pewsham Chinese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Quintessentially English Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2019 |
| The National Trust Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ Lackham Campus
What is Caterlink @ Lackham Campus's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ Lackham Campus has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wiltshire Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Caterlink @ Lackham Campus safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Caterlink @ Lackham Campus last inspected?
Caterlink @ Lackham Campus was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ Lackham Campus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ Lackham Campus compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Caterlink @ Lackham Campus holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Caterlink @ Lackham Campus 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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