FM Catering Services at Academy St James food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bradford
FM Catering Services at Academy St James 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 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Chelwood Drive, Bradford, BD15 7YD
How it compares in Bradford
That puts FM Catering Services at Academy St James 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 Academy St James | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Academy St James 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 Academy St James, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhi’s Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Allerton Park Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Allerton Steakhouse & Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Allerton Conservative Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Allerton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Allerton Catholic Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Allerton Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about FM Catering Services at Academy St James
What is FM Catering Services at Academy St James's food hygiene rating?
FM Catering Services at Academy St James has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 10 December 2024.
Is FM Catering Services at Academy St James 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 Academy St James last inspected?
FM Catering Services at Academy St James was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Academy St James?
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 FM Catering Services at Academy St James 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 Academy St James is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects FM Catering Services at Academy St James 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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