Old Fleece Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Old Fleece Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Old Fleece Hotel, 29 Market Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2AL
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Old Fleece Hotel among the 1,194 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← Old Fleece Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Old Fleece Hotel 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 Old Fleece Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belinda's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Cafe Continental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Abbraccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Boults Butchers Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Old Fleece Hotel
What is Old Fleece Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Old Fleece Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Old Fleece Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Fleece Hotel last inspected?
Old Fleece Hotel was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Old Fleece Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old Fleece Hotel compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Old Fleece Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Old Fleece Hotel 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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