The Old Cock Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
The Old Cock Inn 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 25 February 2025, 16 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 Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road, Middleton, M24 2EB
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Old Cock Inn 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 Old Cock Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Cock Inn 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 Old Cock Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree Convenience Ltd Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Archmoor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| "Mills Hill Infant School", School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Baytree Park Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Boarshaw Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Boarshaw Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Boarshaw County Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about The Old Cock Inn
What is The Old Cock Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Cock Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 25 February 2025.
Is The Old Cock Inn 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 Old Cock Inn last inspected?
The Old Cock Inn was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 Old Cock Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Cock Inn compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Cock Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Old Cock Inn 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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