Astley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Astley Arms 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: Astley Arms, 1 Chapel Hill, Dukinfield, SK16 4BT
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Astley Arms 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% | ← Astley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Astley Arms 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 Astley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bridge View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Beerogi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| A & J News And Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Astley Arms
What is Astley Arms's food hygiene rating?
Astley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Astley Arms 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 Astley Arms last inspected?
Astley Arms was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months 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 Astley Arms?
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 Astley Arms compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Astley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Astley Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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Astley Arms is one of 103 rated food businesses in Dukinfield. See every hygiene rating in Dukinfield →
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