FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bradford
FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding 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
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: Bolling Road, Ilkley, LS29 8QH
How it compares in Bradford
That puts FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding 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 Ben Rhydding 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Ben Rhydding 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 Ben Rhydding Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rhydding Preschool Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Furniss Butchers Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Moor Time Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Methodist Homes Retirement Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Hollygarth Social Club (Wet sales) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Moorfield School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Popalicious Cake Pops Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| Mayfield View Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School
What is FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School's food hygiene rating?
FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 4 February 2026.
Is FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding 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 Ben Rhydding Primary School last inspected?
FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Ben Rhydding Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ben Rhydding 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 Ben Rhydding Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding 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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