William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Luton
William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior 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 10 September 2025, 10 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 Junior School, Austin Road, LU3 1UA
How it compares in Luton
That puts William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior 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% | ← William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior 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 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 William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior 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 William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| abm catering @ William Austin School School/college/university | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| A&S Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2020 |
| Amor Dessert Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 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 |
| Cafe Grill Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Black Swan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior School
What is William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior School's food hygiene rating?
William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 10 September 2025.
Is William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior 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 William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior School last inspected?
William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior School was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior 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 William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior School compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects William Austin Jnr School -abm catering @ William Austin Junior 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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