Caterlink at Barnes Primary School

Caterlink at Barnes Primary School is a school/college/university located at Barnes Primary School Cross Street, Barnes, Richmond Upon Thames, SW13 0QQ, in the Richmond-Upon-Thames local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Richmond-Upon-Thames oversees 1,547 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Richmond-Upon-Thames is 4.6 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.