Pioneer House High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Manchester
Pioneer House High 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 9 June 2023, more than 3 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: 200 Yewtree Lane, Manchester, M23 0FF
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Pioneer House High 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% | ← Pioneer House High 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 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 Pioneer House High 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 Pioneer House High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Health Through Activity Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Anton's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Abakus - U Marlenki Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Barlow Moor Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Alphabets Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2017 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Pioneer House High School
What is Pioneer House High School's food hygiene rating?
Pioneer House High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 9 June 2023.
Is Pioneer House High 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 Pioneer House High School last inspected?
Pioneer House High School was last inspected on 9 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Pioneer House High 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 Pioneer House High School compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Pioneer House High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Pioneer House High 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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