Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cotswold
Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell 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 18 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Primary School, Lower Swell, Cheltenham, GL54 1LH
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell 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 At Primary School - Lower Swell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Farm Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Fir Farm Holdings Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| The Golden Ball Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell
What is Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 18 October 2019.
Is Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell 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 At Primary School - Lower Swell last inspected?
Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell was last inspected on 18 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell?
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 Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Caterlink At Primary School - Lower Swell 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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