Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockport
Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 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: Stockport College Of Further And Higher Education, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UQ
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport 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% | ← Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport 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 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 Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport 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 Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Apple Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Beijing City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Barm And Beyond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Angies Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| @covent Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Baxter Storey Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Arc Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College
What is Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College's food hygiene rating?
Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College last inspected?
Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Taylor Shaw Limited @ Stockport 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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