Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-15

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School is a school/college/university located at Pretoria Road, Exeter, EX1 2PT, in the Exeter City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very 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. Exeter City oversees 1,087 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Exeter City is 4.8 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.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Pretoria Road, Exeter
Postcode
EX1 2PT
Local Authority
Exeter City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1844084

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School?

Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Exeter City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School last inspected?

Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School was last inspected on 2025-10-15. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School located?

Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School is located at Pretoria Road, Exeter , EX1 2PT, in the Exeter City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX1 postcode area.