Old Hunters Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Old Hunters Tavern 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 5 January 2026, 6 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: Old Hunters Tavern, 51 Acres Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 2JR
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Old Hunters Tavern 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% | ← Old Hunters Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Old Hunters Tavern 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 Old Hunters Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunters Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Candolim Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Buonasera Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bohemian Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Boults Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Cafe Continental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Old Hunters Tavern
What is Old Hunters Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Old Hunters Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 5 January 2026.
Is Old Hunters Tavern 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 Old Hunters Tavern last inspected?
Old Hunters Tavern was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 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 Old Hunters Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Hunters Tavern compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Old Hunters Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Old Hunters Tavern 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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