The Oddfellows Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stockport
The Oddfellows Arms holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Oddfellows Arms was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Oddfellows Arms, 73 Moor End Road, Mellor, SK6 5PT
How it compares in Stockport
A 2 is rare: only 28 of 2,109 rated places in Stockport score this low, about one in 75. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ← The Oddfellows Arms | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 Oddfellows Arms 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 Oddfellows Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Hare And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Crazy Mother Cooker Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| K Yates Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Kirsty Yates Club Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Being Outdoors CIC School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Inside Out Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Hollins Wood Childcare Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about The Oddfellows Arms
What is The Oddfellows Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Oddfellows Arms has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Stockport Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Oddfellows Arms safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Oddfellows Arms last inspected?
The Oddfellows Arms was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oddfellows Arms?
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 Oddfellows Arms compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while The Oddfellows Arms holds a 2. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects The Oddfellows Arms 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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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 Stockport, 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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