ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redditch
ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary 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
This is a fresh result: ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Evesham Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, B96 6BD
How it compares in Redditch
That puts ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School among the 280 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 280 | 76% | ← ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 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 Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary 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 Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Simply Local Astwood Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Astwood Bank Food Emporium Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Astwood House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Hangry Moose At Bank Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Astwood Smiles Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| The Bank Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School
What is ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 16 June 2026.
Is ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary 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 Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School last inspected?
ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary 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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