ABM Catering At Thomas Keble School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stroud
ABM Catering At Thomas Keble 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 11 July 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: Thomas Keble School, Eastcombe, Stroud, GL6 7DY
How it compares in Stroud
That puts ABM Catering At Thomas Keble School among the 796 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 796 | 80% | ← ABM Catering At Thomas Keble School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 ABM Catering At Thomas Keble 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 Thomas Keble School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudney Pie Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Chalford Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2015 |
| Atlas Camps Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Chalford Hill Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Copsegrove Farm Barn Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Puddleducks Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about ABM Catering At Thomas Keble School
What is ABM Catering At Thomas Keble School's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering At Thomas Keble School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 11 July 2024.
Is ABM Catering At Thomas Keble 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 Thomas Keble School last inspected?
ABM Catering At Thomas Keble School was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering At Thomas Keble 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ABM Catering At Thomas Keble School compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 990 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering At Thomas Keble School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects ABM Catering At Thomas Keble 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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