BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Somerset
BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood 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 9 December 2024, 19 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: Hamp Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 6AW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood 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 BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM FM at Hamp Infant School School/college/university | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Beijing Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza also T/A Southern Lovin Cooking & Wing Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| Admirals Rest Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2016 |
| Avalon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Admiral Blake Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Daisy Vending Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2022 |
Questions about BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood
What is BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood's food hygiene rating?
BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 December 2024.
Is BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood 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 BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood last inspected?
BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects BAM FM Ltd at Robert Blake Science College and Elmwood 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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