Cater Link at Haslemere Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merton
Cater Link at Haslemere Primary 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
This is a fresh result: Cater Link at Haslemere Primary School was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Haslemere Primary School Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PQ
How it compares in Merton
That puts Cater Link at Haslemere Primary 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 Haslemere Primary 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cater Link at Haslemere 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 Haslemere Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ban Yai Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| 40 Cakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Cater Link at Haslemere Primary School
What is Cater Link at Haslemere Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link at Haslemere Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Cater Link at Haslemere Primary 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 Haslemere Primary School last inspected?
Cater Link at Haslemere Primary School was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Haslemere Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cater Link at Haslemere Primary 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 Haslemere Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Cater Link at Haslemere 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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