Holy Cross College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bury
Holy Cross College 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9BB
How it compares in Bury
That puts Holy Cross College among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← Holy Cross College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 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 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 Holy Cross College 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 Holy Cross College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambinos Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Alfred House Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bury Church C.E High School School/college/university | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Be Delicious Catering Other catering premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| C Isherwood Wholesale Grocers Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Millennium Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about Holy Cross College
What is Holy Cross College's food hygiene rating?
Holy Cross College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Holy Cross College 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 Holy Cross College last inspected?
Holy Cross College was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holy Cross College?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holy Cross College compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Holy Cross College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Holy Cross College 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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