The British Protection food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
The British Protection 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 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: British Protection Inn, Hough Hill Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2HB
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The British Protection among the 1,196 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 | 1,196 | 74% | ← The British Protection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 British Protection 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 British Protection, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemian Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Buonasera Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bunters Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Boults Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Candolim Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The British Protection
What is The British Protection's food hygiene rating?
The British Protection has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 25 September 2024.
Is The British Protection 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 British Protection last inspected?
The British Protection was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 The British Protection?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The British Protection compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The British Protection is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The British Protection 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 British Protection is one of 183 rated food businesses in Stalybridge. See every hygiene rating in Stalybridge →
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