Whittaker Moss Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochdale
Whittaker Moss Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Whittaker Moss primary, Highwood, Rochdale, OL11 5XP
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Whittaker Moss Primary School sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ← Whittaker Moss Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Whittaker Moss 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 Whittaker Moss Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cap and Whippet Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Beechwood Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Bridge Junior Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Amor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Caldershaw C P School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Whittaker Moss Primary School
What is Whittaker Moss Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Whittaker Moss Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 10 November 2023.
Is Whittaker Moss Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whittaker Moss Primary School last inspected?
Whittaker Moss Primary School was last inspected on 10 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whittaker Moss Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whittaker Moss Primary School compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Whittaker Moss Primary School holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Whittaker Moss 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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