Caterlink at The Palmer Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Reading
Caterlink at The Palmer 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 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
How it compares in Reading
That puts Caterlink at The Palmer Academy among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% 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 | 881 | 65% | ← Caterlink at The Palmer Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 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 at The Palmer 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 at The Palmer Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day Local Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2019 |
| Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres Mobile caterer | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Artisan Loaf Makers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ahmed Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| 7p Aperitivo Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| BJ's Luxury Bingo Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Apollo Youth Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink at The Palmer Academy
What is Caterlink at The Palmer Academy's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink at The Palmer Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Caterlink at The Palmer 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 at The Palmer Academy last inspected?
Caterlink at The Palmer Academy was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink at The Palmer Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink at The Palmer Academy compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink at The Palmer Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Caterlink at The Palmer 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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