BMAT STEM Academy Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harlow
BMAT STEM Academy Catering 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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: BMAT Stem Academy, Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3EZ
How it compares in Harlow
That puts BMAT STEM Academy Catering among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← BMAT STEM Academy Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 BMAT STEM Academy Catering 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 BMAT STEM Academy Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2020 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Costa At Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Blossom Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2008 |
| ADC Harlow Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about BMAT STEM Academy Catering
What is BMAT STEM Academy Catering's food hygiene rating?
BMAT STEM Academy Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 18 September 2024.
Is BMAT STEM Academy Catering 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 BMAT STEM Academy Catering last inspected?
BMAT STEM Academy Catering was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BMAT STEM Academy Catering?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BMAT STEM Academy Catering compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and BMAT STEM Academy Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects BMAT STEM Academy Catering 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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