Aquinas College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stockport
Aquinas 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 20 November 2024, 19 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: Aquinas Sixth Form College, Nangreave Road, Heaviley, SK2 6TH
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Aquinas College among the 1,728 places in Stockport holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,728 | 82% | ← Aquinas College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 Aquinas 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 Aquinas College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Idiotz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Great Moor PFS Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Alma Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Barm And Beyond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Adswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bespoke Buns & Bakes Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| A & P E Baker Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
Questions about Aquinas College
What is Aquinas College's food hygiene rating?
Aquinas College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Aquinas 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 Aquinas College last inspected?
Aquinas College was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aquinas College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aquinas College compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Aquinas College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Aquinas 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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