FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bradford
FM Catering Services at Thornton 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
This is a fresh result: FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thornton Road, Thornton, BD13 3NN
How it compares in Bradford
That puts FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,942 | 72% | ← FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 680 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 305 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 102 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 558 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 FM Catering Services at Thornton 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 FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Açai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| 1st Safari Day Nursery Thornton Lodge Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Atwal News Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2013 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Branwell House Social & Sport Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
| Ann's Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
Questions about FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School
What is FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 16 June 2026.
Is FM Catering Services at Thornton 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 FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School last inspected?
FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at FM Catering Services at Thornton 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 FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,075 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and FM Catering Services at Thornton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects FM Catering Services at Thornton 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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