Flying Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Flying Horse 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 12 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Flying Horse Hotel, 37 Packer Street, Rochdale, OL16 1NJ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Flying Horse 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% | ← Flying Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Flying Horse 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 Flying Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Broadfield Community Primary School School/college/university | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Flying Horse
What is Flying Horse's food hygiene rating?
Flying Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Flying Horse 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 Flying Horse last inspected?
Flying Horse was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 Flying Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flying Horse compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Flying Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Flying Horse 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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