ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wyre Forest
ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E 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 13 June 2024, more than 2 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: Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5HP
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School among the 398 places in Wyre Forest holding top marks, 74% 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 | 398 | 74% | ← ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E 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 Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group At St Catherines C Of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Asda Express Habberley PFS Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Deerhurst Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Bryden House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Honeybrook House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Coombe House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Kemp Hospice Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School
What is ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 13 June 2024.
Is ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E 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 Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School last inspected?
ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects ABM Catering At St Catherines C Of E 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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