Pitstop food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Pitstop 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 24 April 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 Pit Stop, 91 Manchester Road, Denton, M34 2AF
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Pitstop 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% | ← Pitstop | |
| 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 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 Pitstop 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 Pitstop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Adana Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Allens Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Acres Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Acre Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Bagels At Fifty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bennetts Potatoes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Pitstop
What is Pitstop's food hygiene rating?
Pitstop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Pitstop 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 Pitstop last inspected?
Pitstop was last inspected on 24 April 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 Pitstop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pitstop compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Pitstop holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Pitstop 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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