Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Swindon
Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft 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 December 2025, 7 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: Marlborough Lane, Old Town, Swindon, SN3 1RA
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Ltd (c/o Croft 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 Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Gilbert Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Atmosfera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bert's Books Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bath Road Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Swindon Broome Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Abacus House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Beehive Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
Questions about Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School)
What is Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School)'s food hygiene rating?
Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft 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 Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) last inspected?
Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft Primary School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Cater Link Ltd (c/o Croft 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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