ABM at Barby Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
ABM at Barby 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 7 February 2023, 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: Contract Caterer, Barby Church Of England Primary School, Daventry Road, CV23 8TR
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts ABM at Barby Primary School among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← ABM at Barby Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 at Barby 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 ABM at Barby Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barby Primary After School Club Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2019 |
| Barby Village Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2022 |
| Arnold arms (Mobile Food Trailer) Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Arnold Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barby Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2019 |
| The Willows Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about ABM at Barby Primary School
What is ABM at Barby Primary School's food hygiene rating?
ABM at Barby Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 7 February 2023.
Is ABM at Barby 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 ABM at Barby Primary School last inspected?
ABM at Barby Primary School was last inspected on 7 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM at Barby 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ABM at Barby Primary School compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and ABM at Barby Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects ABM at Barby 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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