Cater Link at Sacred Heart Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Merton
Cater Link at Sacred Heart 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
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Burlington Road, New Malden, KT3 4ND
How it compares in Merton
That puts Cater Link at Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart 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 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 Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns After School Club Juniors School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Acorns After School Club Infants And Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Afterschool Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| 601 PM/Malden Pocha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Babylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bang Bang Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Alreem Lebanese Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Cater Link at Sacred Heart Primary School
What is Cater Link at Sacred Heart Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cater Link at Sacred Heart Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Cater Link at Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Primary School last inspected?
Cater Link at Sacred Heart Primary School was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. 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 Sacred Heart Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Cater Link at Sacred Heart 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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