Mersey Drive County Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bury
Mersey Drive County Primary 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
This is a fresh result: Mersey Drive County Primary was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Mersey Drive Primary School, Mersey Drive, Whitefield, M45 8LN
How it compares in Bury
That puts Mersey Drive County Primary 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% | ← Mersey Drive County Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mersey Drive County Primary 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 Mersey Drive County Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrys of Unsworth Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| All Saints C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| 8 Manchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Campo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cafe Viuna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Mersey Drive County Primary
What is Mersey Drive County Primary's food hygiene rating?
Mersey Drive County Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Mersey Drive County Primary 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 Mersey Drive County Primary last inspected?
Mersey Drive County Primary was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Mersey Drive County Primary?
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 Mersey Drive County Primary compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Mersey Drive County Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Mersey Drive County Primary 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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