The Witchwood food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
The Witchwood holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 January 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: The Witchwood, 152 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SF
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Witchwood sits behind roughly 1,196 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,196 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ← The Witchwood | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Witchwood 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 The Witchwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Church Of The Nazarene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| British Red Cross Refugee Support Hub Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Age UK Tameside - 131 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) Other catering premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bridge View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
Questions about The Witchwood
What is The Witchwood's food hygiene rating?
The Witchwood has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 30 January 2024.
Is The Witchwood safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Witchwood last inspected?
The Witchwood was last inspected on 30 January 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 The Witchwood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Witchwood compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while The Witchwood holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Witchwood 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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