ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Shropshire
ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: Lower Heath C.e. School, Lower Heath, Prees, SY13 2BT
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 @ Lower Heath C.E. 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 @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Soulton Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Hawkstone Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bull and Dog Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Lower Lacon Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| The Happy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
Questions about ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School
What is ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 29 April 2026.
Is ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. 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 @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School last inspected?
ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. 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 @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects ABM Catering @ Lower Heath C.E. 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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