COOK! with the Vegetarian Society food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Manchester
COOK! with the Vegetarian Society 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: Generation House, 15 Jersey Street, Manchester, M4 6EZ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts COOK! with the Vegetarian Society 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% | ← COOK! with the Vegetarian Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 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 COOK! with the Vegetarian Society 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 COOK! with the Vegetarian Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ancoats Deli Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Ancoats Coffee Company Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Ad Maiora Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| AC Hotel by Marriot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 19 Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about COOK! with the Vegetarian Society
What is COOK! with the Vegetarian Society's food hygiene rating?
COOK! with the Vegetarian Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 4 July 2025.
Is COOK! with the Vegetarian Society 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 COOK! with the Vegetarian Society last inspected?
COOK! with the Vegetarian Society was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 COOK! with the Vegetarian Society?
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 COOK! with the Vegetarian Society compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and COOK! with the Vegetarian Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects COOK! with the Vegetarian Society 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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