The Canadian Charcoal Pit food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
The Canadian Charcoal Pit holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Canadian Charcoal Pit was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Canadian Charcoal Pit, 97 Market Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2AA
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Canadian Charcoal Pit 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% | ← The Canadian Charcoal Pit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Canadian Charcoal Pit 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 Canadian Charcoal Pit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Continental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Belinda's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Boults Butchers Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Buonasera Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bohemian Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Abbraccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about The Canadian Charcoal Pit
What is The Canadian Charcoal Pit's food hygiene rating?
The Canadian Charcoal Pit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 16 June 2026.
Is The Canadian Charcoal Pit 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Canadian Charcoal Pit last inspected?
The Canadian Charcoal Pit was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Canadian Charcoal Pit?
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 The Canadian Charcoal Pit compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Canadian Charcoal Pit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Canadian Charcoal Pit 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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