The Birches School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Manchester
The Birches 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 8 November 2024, 20 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: Newholme Road, Manchester, M20 2XZ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts The Birches School among the 3,683 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← The Birches School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 The Birches 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 The Birches School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Moor Filling Station - Shop ONLY Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2023 |
| Barlow Moor Service Station Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Azzuro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Ashley House Rest Home Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Albert's Didsbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Barlow Moor Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Atul's Newsagent & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Barlow Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about The Birches School
What is The Birches School's food hygiene rating?
The Birches School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 8 November 2024.
Is The Birches 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 The Birches School last inspected?
The Birches School was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Birches 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Birches School compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Birches School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Birches 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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