FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bradford
FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy 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 9 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Fenwick Drive, Bradford, BD6 2PG
How it compares in Bradford
That puts FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy 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 Woodside Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 FM Catering Services at Woodside 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 Woodside Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Adventure Island Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| A Leadbeater Transport Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2019 |
| Bretton Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2021 |
| Aspens Services at Appleton Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aldersgate Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2006 |
| Ancient Foresters Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy
What is FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy's food hygiene rating?
FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 9 February 2024.
Is FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy 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 Woodside Academy last inspected?
FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy was last inspected on 9 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Woodside 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and FM Catering Services at Woodside Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects FM Catering Services at Woodside 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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