Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Forest of Dean
Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: School Road, Pillowell, Lydney, GL15 4QT
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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 | 651 | 95% | ← Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community 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 Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Sports @ Pillowell School/college/university | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| The Original Only Food And Sauces Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Miners Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Yorkley Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| Bailey Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| The Community Centre Yorkley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2021 |
| Caterlink Limited At Parkend Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2018 |
Questions about Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School
What is Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community 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 Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community 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 Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Caterlink Limited At Pillowell Community 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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