Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stockport
Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School 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 6 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: St Simons Catholic Primary School, Bosden Avenue, Hazel Grove, SK7 4LH
How it compares in Stockport
That puts Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School 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 @ St Simons RC School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 @ St Simons RC 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 Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird In Hand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2018 |
| Bird Brain Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Benvenuti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Boulevard Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Hazel Grove PFS Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
| Borough Care Ltd / Shepley House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Borough Care Ltd/ Lisburne Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
Questions about Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School
What is Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School's food hygiene rating?
Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockport Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School last inspected?
Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School was last inspected on 6 November 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 Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 @ St Simons RC School 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 @ St Simons RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Taylor Shaw @ St Simons RC 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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