Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tameside
Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy 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: Discovery Academy, Porlock Avenue, Hyde, SK14 3LE
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy among the 1,196 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,196 | 74% | ← Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy 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 Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Lowry House Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd At Pilgrims Food Masters UK Limited Canteen (Eatery) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Compass Group (UK) Ltd At Pinfold Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees (Treetops At Brookbank) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Compass Group (UK) Ltd At Arundale Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Bees Coffee Pot At Paddock Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy
What is Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy's food hygiene rating?
Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy 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 Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy last inspected?
Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy?
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 Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Victorious Academies Trust At Discovery Academy 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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