Philips High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bury
Philips High 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 3 December 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: Philips High School, Higher Lane, Whitefield, M45 7PH
How it compares in Bury
That puts Philips High School 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% | ← Philips High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Philips High 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 Philips High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Campo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cafe Viuna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| 8 Manchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| All Saints C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Philips High School
What is Philips High School's food hygiene rating?
Philips High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Philips High 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 Philips High School last inspected?
Philips High School was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months 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 Philips High 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Philips High School compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Philips High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Philips High 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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