Cap and Whippet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Cap and Whippet 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 25 July 2025, 11 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: 796 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7RB
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Cap and Whippet 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% | ← Cap and Whippet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cap and Whippet 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 Cap and Whippet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Beechwood Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Bridge Junior Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Amor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Caldershaw C P School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Cap and Whippet
What is Cap and Whippet's food hygiene rating?
Cap and Whippet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 25 July 2025.
Is Cap and Whippet 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 Cap and Whippet last inspected?
Cap and Whippet was last inspected on 25 July 2025, 11 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 Cap and Whippet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cap and Whippet compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,495 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Cap and Whippet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Cap and Whippet 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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