Caterlink At Cirencester Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cotswold
Caterlink At Cirencester 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 20 January 2025, 17 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: Cirencester Primary, Victoria Road, Cirencester, GL7 1EX
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Caterlink At Cirencester Primary School 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 Cirencester Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cirencester 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 At Cirencester Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apsley Villa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
| Edward Bears Private Daycare Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Cirencester Pizza & Chicken Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Cirencester Opportunity Group School/college/university | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Cirencester Food Pantry Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Beeches Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
Questions about Caterlink At Cirencester Primary School
What is Caterlink At Cirencester Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink At Cirencester Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Caterlink At Cirencester 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 At Cirencester Primary School last inspected?
Caterlink At Cirencester Primary School was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 months 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 Cirencester 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 At Cirencester Primary School 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 Cirencester Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Caterlink At Cirencester 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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