Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stockport
Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: Didsbury Road Primary School, Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, SK4 3HB
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary among the 1,728 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,728 | 82% | ← Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary 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 Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2-5 Day Nursery (Creche) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ The Woodlands Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Barlow RC High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Barlow Croft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| AJ FOOD AND WINE Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Backs Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary
What is Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary's food hygiene rating?
Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary 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 Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary last inspected?
Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary 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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Taylor Shaw @ Didsbury Road Primary is one of 49 rated food businesses in Heaton Mersey. See every hygiene rating in Heaton Mersey →
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