Smithy Bridge CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rochdale
Smithy Bridge CP 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 10 October 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: Smithy Bridge Primary School, Bridgenorth Drive, Littleborough, OL15 0ES
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Smithy Bridge CP School among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← Smithy Bridge CP School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 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 Smithy Bridge CP 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 Smithy Bridge CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Bake n Butty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Belvoir Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Bank Top Farm Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Atrad Sales Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Butterbeans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Benzino Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Smithy Bridge CP School
What is Smithy Bridge CP School's food hygiene rating?
Smithy Bridge CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Smithy Bridge CP 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 Smithy Bridge CP School last inspected?
Smithy Bridge CP School was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smithy Bridge CP 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smithy Bridge CP School compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Smithy Bridge CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Smithy Bridge CP 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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