The Canadian Charcoal Pit food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
The Canadian Charcoal Pit holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Canadian Charcoal Pit was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Tameside score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Tameside ratings →
Address: The Canadian Charcoal Pit, 335 Stockport Road, Denton, M34 6AZ
How this rating has changed
The Canadian Charcoal Pit has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 14 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 3 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tameside
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 1,638 rated places in Tameside score this low, about one in 55. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,210 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ← The Canadian Charcoal Pit | |
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 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 | 21 July 2026 |
| 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 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tameside Council on 14 July 2026.
Is The Canadian Charcoal Pit safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Canadian Charcoal Pit last inspected?
The Canadian Charcoal Pit was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 1,638 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while The Canadian Charcoal Pit holds a 2. 30 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tameside, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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