ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Northamptonshire
ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E 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 28 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Primary School, 30 North Street, Mears Ashby, NN6 0DW
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E 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 ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckworth Emporium Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hambleton Farm Plc Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Brew'd Aroma Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School
What is ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School's food hygiene rating?
ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 28 September 2022.
Is ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E 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 ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School last inspected?
ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School was last inspected on 28 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School?
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 ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects ABM @ Mears Ashby C Of E 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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