The Heath School - Caterlink food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Halton
The Heath School - Caterlink 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 26 March 2025, 15 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: Clifton Road, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 4SY
How it compares in Halton
That puts The Heath School - Caterlink among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← The Heath School - Caterlink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 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 The Heath School - Caterlink 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 The Heath School - Caterlink, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ascot Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Cavendish High Academy - Edsential School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| AAK Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Croftwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aramark @ Inovyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Castle View Nursery inc. Magic Breakfast Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Castle View Primary School - Edsential Catering School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Heath School - Caterlink
What is The Heath School - Caterlink's food hygiene rating?
The Heath School - Caterlink has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 26 March 2025.
Is The Heath School - Caterlink 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 The Heath School - Caterlink last inspected?
The Heath School - Caterlink was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Heath School - Caterlink?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Heath School - Caterlink compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and The Heath School - Caterlink is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects The Heath School - Caterlink 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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