Irk Valley Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Manchester
Irk Valley Community School holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the school kitchen that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 March 2025, 16 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: 10 Waterloo Street, Manchester, M8 5XH
How it compares in Manchester
A 2 is rare: only 116 of 5,197 rated places in Manchester score this low, about one in 45. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ← Irk Valley Community School | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Irk Valley Community School the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Irk Valley Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Alliance Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2014 |
| Abraham Moss High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Abbey Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Aby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| African voice in Moston Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2023 |
| Adams News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2017 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
Questions about Irk Valley Community School
What is Irk Valley Community School's food hygiene rating?
Irk Valley Community School has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Manchester Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Irk Valley Community School safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The school kitchen is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Irk Valley Community School last inspected?
Irk Valley Community School was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 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 Irk Valley Community School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Irk Valley Community School compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Irk Valley Community School holds a 2. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Irk Valley Community 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Manchester, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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