The Snipe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
The Snipe 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
This is a fresh result: The Snipe was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Snipe Inn, 387 Manchester Road, Audenshaw, M34 5RP
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Snipe 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 Snipe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Snipe 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 Snipe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Audenshaw Wine Cellar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Barfi Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Amann Threads UK Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Ash Tree Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bollywood Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The Snipe
What is The Snipe's food hygiene rating?
The Snipe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Snipe 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 The Snipe last inspected?
The Snipe was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Snipe?
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 Snipe compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Snipe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Snipe 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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The Snipe is one of 61 rated food businesses in Audenshaw. See every hygiene rating in Audenshaw →
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