Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stockport
Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) 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 16 October 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: Torkington Primary School, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 6NR
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) 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% | ← Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) 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 Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Beeley Catering @ Hazel Grove Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Hazel Grove PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
| Benvenuti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Caprino's Pizza Hazel Grove Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Boulevard Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bird In Hand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2018 |
| Cakes By Effe Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bird Brain Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd)
What is Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) 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 Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) last inspected?
Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, and Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Torkington Primary School (Taylor Shaw Ltd) 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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