The Harrows food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
The Harrows holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 December 2025, 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: 159 Bolton Road, Rochdale, OL11 3LW
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Harrows sits behind roughly 1,306 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ← The Harrows | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Harrows 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 Harrows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cenetta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Carders Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Chan's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Castleton community centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| Albany Products Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Brimrod Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Harrows
What is The Harrows's food hygiene rating?
The Harrows has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rochdale Council on 13 December 2025.
Is The Harrows safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Harrows last inspected?
The Harrows was last inspected on 13 December 2025, 6 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 Harrows?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Harrows compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while The Harrows holds a 3. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Harrows 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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