Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Salford
Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton 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 14 July 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: within Co-Op Academy, Sefton Road, Swinton, M27 6JU
How it compares in Salford
That puts Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,221 | 65% | ← Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton 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 Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Borough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
| Auntie Stephs Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2016 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Atlantic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Asda Swinton Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton
What is Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton's food hygiene rating?
Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 14 July 2023.
Is Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton 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 Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton last inspected?
Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton was last inspected on 14 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Taylor Shaw @ CO OP Academy Swinton 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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