ABM Catering Limited food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
ABM Catering Limited 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 8 June 2023, more than 3 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: Eldean Primary School, Main Road, Duston, NN5 6PP
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts ABM Catering Limited among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← ABM Catering Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Limited 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 Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Changing Lives Care, Unity Home Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Berrywood Hospital Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Amys Vintage Teas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2021 |
Questions about ABM Catering Limited
What is ABM Catering Limited's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 8 June 2023.
Is ABM Catering Limited 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 Limited last inspected?
ABM Catering Limited was last inspected on 8 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering Limited?
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 Limited compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects ABM Catering Limited 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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