The Roaches Lock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
The Roaches Lock holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: Roaches Lock, 387 Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5 9BB
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Roaches Lock sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ← The Roaches Lock | |
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Roaches Lock 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 Roaches Lock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Station Day Nursery Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Dysarts Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Castle Top Private Day Care Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Doodle Pots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| A. Taylor & Son Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Emmaus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Roaches Lock
What is The Roaches Lock's food hygiene rating?
The Roaches Lock has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The Roaches Lock safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Roaches Lock last inspected?
The Roaches Lock was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Roaches Lock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Roaches Lock compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while The Roaches Lock holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Roaches Lock 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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