FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bradford
FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 December 2025, 6 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: Whetley Lane, Bradford, BD8 9HZ
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Whetley Academy 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 Whetley Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziz Catering Other catering premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Adam Halal Meat and Poultry Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Al Madina Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Al Aqsa Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Ahmed Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2016 |
| Adaab Food Super Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| 2nd Wife Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy
What is FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy's food hygiene rating?
FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 15 December 2025.
Is FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy last inspected?
FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 months ago. 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 Whetley Academy?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects FM Catering Services at Whetley Academy 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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