Cater Link at Coombes Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wokingham
Cater Link at Coombes Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: The Coombes School, School Road, Arborfield, RG2 9NX
How it compares in Wokingham
In Wokingham, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Cater Link at Coombes Primary School sits behind roughly 848 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 848 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ← Cater Link at Coombes Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 70 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 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 Coombes Primary 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 Coombes Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arborfield Kebab Van Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Farley Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Country Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Henry Street Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Cater Link at Coombes Primary School
What is Cater Link at Coombes Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link at Coombes Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wokingham Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Cater Link at Coombes Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cater Link at Coombes Primary School last inspected?
Cater Link at Coombes Primary School was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cater Link at Coombes Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cater Link at Coombes Primary School compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, while Cater Link at Coombes Primary School holds a 4. 128 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Cater Link at Coombes Primary 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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