Bowlee Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochdale
Bowlee Community Primary 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: Furrow Community School, Windermere Road, Middleton, M24 4LA
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Bowlee Community Primary School among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← Bowlee Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Bowlee Community Primary 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 Bowlee Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowness Foodstore and off licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Bridie's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Brightstar Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Celestial Church of Christ House of Praise Parish Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Chapel Walk Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Brentwood Day Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Boost Box Prep Meals Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Bowlee Community Primary School
What is Bowlee Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bowlee Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Bowlee Community Primary 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 Bowlee Community Primary School last inspected?
Bowlee Community Primary School was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bowlee Community Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bowlee Community Primary School compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Bowlee Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Bowlee Community Primary 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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