abm catering @ William Austin School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Luton
abm catering @ William Austin 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: William Austin Infant School, Culverhouse Road, LU3 1PZ
How it compares in Luton
That puts abm catering @ William Austin School among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% 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 | 846 | 65% | ← abm catering @ William Austin School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 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 abm catering @ William Austin 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 abm catering @ William Austin School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| Cafe Grill Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| A&S Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2020 |
| Amor Dessert Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Aramark @ Barnfield College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| abm catering @ Riverbank Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about abm catering @ William Austin School
What is abm catering @ William Austin School's food hygiene rating?
abm catering @ William Austin School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 28 April 2026.
Is abm catering @ William Austin 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 abm catering @ William Austin School last inspected?
abm catering @ William Austin School was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at abm catering @ William Austin 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 abm catering @ William Austin School compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and abm catering @ William Austin School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects abm catering @ William Austin 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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