The Forester food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
The Forester 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 20 January 2026, 5 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 Forester, Fir Tree Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5EW
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Forester 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 Forester | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Forester 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 Forester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Broadbent Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bohemian Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Buonasera Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Boults Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about The Forester
What is The Forester's food hygiene rating?
The Forester has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 20 January 2026.
Is The Forester 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 Forester last inspected?
The Forester was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Forester?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Forester compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while The Forester holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Forester 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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