Caterlink At The Academy Selsey food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chichester
Caterlink At The Academy Selsey 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 12 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: The Academy Selsey, School Lane, Selsey, PO20 9EH
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Caterlink At The Academy Selsey among the 1,250 places in Chichester 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← Caterlink At The Academy Selsey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
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 At The Academy Selsey 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 The Academy Selsey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Lapwing Court Caring Premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Victory Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Old Malthouse Care Home Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 November 2025 |
| Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Coastyard Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Viking Club Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Saint Wilfrid Other catering premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink At The Academy Selsey
What is Caterlink At The Academy Selsey's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At The Academy Selsey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Caterlink At The Academy Selsey 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 The Academy Selsey last inspected?
Caterlink At The Academy Selsey was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink At The Academy Selsey?
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 At The Academy Selsey compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink At The Academy Selsey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Caterlink At The Academy Selsey 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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