Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Gloucestershire
Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Christchurch Junior School, Pendennis Road, Staple Hill, BS16 5JJ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School among the 1,401 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,401 | 84% | ← Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 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 @ Christ Church CofE Junior 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 @ Christ Church CofE Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Care Providers Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Abm Catering At Christ Church C E Infant School School/college/university | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Bean Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| AHM Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| 10 + One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School
What is Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior 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 @ Christ Church CofE Junior School last inspected?
Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School?
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 @ Christ Church CofE Junior School compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior 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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Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School is one of 59 rated food businesses in Staple Hill. See every hygiene rating in Staple Hill →
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