ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm 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 30 January 2025, 17 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: Lodge farm JMI, Furzebank Way, Willenhall, WV12 4BU
How it compares in Walsall
That puts ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 @ Lodge Farm 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 @ Lodge Farm Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Federation Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bentley West Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| A & R Bars Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Bentley All Ages Activity Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Beechdale Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Beechdale Lifelong Learning Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Alamgeer Foods Limited Importers/Exporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Amery Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2012 |
Questions about ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School
What is ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 30 January 2025.
Is ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm 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 @ Lodge Farm Primary School last inspected?
ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm 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 @ Lodge Farm Primary School compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm 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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