The Hornet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
The Hornet 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 2 September 2025, 10 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: Helmsman Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PS
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Hornet 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 Hornet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hornet 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 Hornet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Little Tilley's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Blue Diamond Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Brisky's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Alternative Construction Education School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Deeplish Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about The Hornet
What is The Hornet's food hygiene rating?
The Hornet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Hornet 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 The Hornet last inspected?
The Hornet was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Hornet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hornet compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Hornet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Hornet 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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