Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Portsmouth
Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: Portsmouth College, Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6PZ
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College among the 979 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 979 | 64% | ← Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 309 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 267 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 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 @ City Of Portsmouth College 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 @ City Of Portsmouth College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baffins Pond Association Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Baffins Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Beeny's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2017 |
| Bobat Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2018 |
| B & M Portsmouth Ocean Retail Park (665) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Caterlink At Copnor Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Active8 Minds Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College
What is Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College's food hygiene rating?
Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College 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 @ City Of Portsmouth College last inspected?
Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 @ City Of Portsmouth College compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College 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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