Pack Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Pack Horse Inn 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 5 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: Pack Horse Inn, Birtle Road, Heywood, BL9 6UR
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Pack Horse Inn 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% | ← Pack Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 15% | ||
| 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 401 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 Pack Horse Inn 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 Pack Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castello Cafe Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Carnival Ices Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Bury Hospice Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| Chaffinch House Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Bridge House Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Back O'Th Moss Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Cheung Wing Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Chesham Fold TRA /Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Pack Horse Inn
What is Pack Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
Pack Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Pack Horse Inn 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 Pack Horse Inn last inspected?
Pack Horse Inn was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Pack Horse Inn?
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 Pack Horse Inn compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,495 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Pack Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Pack Horse Inn 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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