Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Riding of Yorkshire
Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC 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 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Maxwell Road, Pocklington, York, YO42 2HE
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 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 Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC 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 Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington CE (VC) School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Beacon Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Pocklington Junior School School/college/university | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Stumble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| Bella Vita Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Market Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Lyndhurst Private Day Nursery, Pre-School and Out of School Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Pizza Delight Pocklington Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School
What is Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC 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 Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School last inspected?
Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC 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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Caterlink @ St. Mary and St. Joseph RC School is one of 74 rated food businesses in Pocklington. See every hygiene rating in Pocklington →
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