ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Spelthorne
ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Hawkedale County First School, Stratton Road, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 6PG
How it compares in Spelthorne
That puts ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School among the 535 places in Spelthorne 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 | 535 | 78% | ← ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 At Hawkedale County First 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 At Hawkedale County First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| All You Can Be Sport School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cavan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cafe Plenty At Mitchison Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Booker Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Ashton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Browns Breakfast Bar Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
Questions about ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School
What is ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School's food hygiene rating?
ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Spelthorne Council on 7 November 2025.
Is ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First 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 At Hawkedale County First School last inspected?
ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Spelthorne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 689 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, and ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne Council inspects ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First 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 At Hawkedale County First School is one of 121 rated food businesses in Sunbury on Thames. See every hygiene rating in Sunbury on Thames →
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