Oaks County Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolton
Oaks County 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 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sharples Hall Drive, Bolton, BL1 7HS
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Oaks County Primary School among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% 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 | 1,220 | 55% | ← Oaks County Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 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 Oaks County 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 Oaks County Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top URC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Bowling Green Co Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Amigos foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Birtenshaw School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Birtenshaw Hall School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2023 |
| Bengal Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Oaks County Primary School
What is Oaks County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Oaks County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Oaks County 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 Oaks County Primary School last inspected?
Oaks County Primary School was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oaks County Primary School?
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 Oaks County Primary School compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Oaks County Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Oaks County 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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