The Pavilion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochdale
The Pavilion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 7 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: 2 The Pavillion Birtle Brook, Elbut Lane, Heywood, BL9 7UJ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Pavilion among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← The Pavilion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 The Pavilion 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 Pavilion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castello Cafe Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bury Hospice Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| Carnival Ices Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Chaffinch House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
Questions about The Pavilion
What is The Pavilion's food hygiene rating?
The Pavilion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 14 November 2025.
Is The Pavilion 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pavilion last inspected?
The Pavilion was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pavilion?
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 The Pavilion compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Pavilion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Pavilion 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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Understanding this rating
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The Pavilion is one of 239 rated food businesses in Heywood. See every hygiene rating in Heywood →
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