Sparrows In The Snow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Sparrows In The Snow 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 21 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: Sparrows In The Snow, 1 Queens Walk, Droylsden, M43 7AD
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Sparrows In The Snow 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% | ← Sparrows In The Snow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sparrows In The Snow 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 Sparrows In The Snow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Adam Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Ali Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Sparrows In The Snow
What is Sparrows In The Snow's food hygiene rating?
Sparrows In The Snow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Sparrows In The Snow 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 Sparrows In The Snow last inspected?
Sparrows In The Snow was last inspected on 21 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 Sparrows In The Snow?
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 Sparrows In The Snow compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Sparrows In The Snow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Sparrows In The Snow 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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