Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Oxfordshire
Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College 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 3 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Carterton Community College, Upavon Way, Carterton, OX18 1BU
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Catering @ Carterton Community College 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 @ Carterton Community College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterton Community Playunit (After School Club) Caring Premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Baba's Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Carterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Carterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Carterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Aspens At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Carterton Squash Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| St John the Evangelist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
Questions about Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College
What is Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College's food hygiene rating?
Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College 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 @ Carterton Community College last inspected?
Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College?
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 Catering @ Carterton Community College compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College 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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Abm Catering @ Carterton Community College is one of 76 rated food businesses in Carterton. See every hygiene rating in Carterton →
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