The Canadian Charcoal Pit food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
The Canadian Charcoal Pit holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 17 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: The Canadian Charcoal Pit, 335 Stockport Road, Denton, M34 6AZ
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Canadian Charcoal Pit sits behind roughly 1,430 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← The Canadian Charcoal Pit | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Canadian Charcoal Pit 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 Canadian Charcoal Pit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boujee Desserts Company Also T/A Press'd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bagels At Fifty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Acre Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Acres Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Benvenuto Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Allens Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Adana Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| 95 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Canadian Charcoal Pit
What is The Canadian Charcoal Pit's food hygiene rating?
The Canadian Charcoal Pit has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tameside Council on 14 January 2025.
Is The Canadian Charcoal Pit safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Canadian Charcoal Pit last inspected?
The Canadian Charcoal Pit was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Canadian Charcoal Pit?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Canadian Charcoal Pit compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while The Canadian Charcoal Pit holds a 3. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Canadian Charcoal Pit 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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