Woolpack Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Woolpack Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 15 Birch Street, Heywood, OL10 1DF
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Woolpack Hotel sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ← Woolpack Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Woolpack Hotel 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 Woolpack Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Berties Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Bella Sera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Balloons and Scents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Big Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Woolpack Hotel
What is Woolpack Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Woolpack Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 29 April 2024.
Is Woolpack Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woolpack Hotel last inspected?
Woolpack Hotel was last inspected on 29 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Woolpack Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woolpack Hotel compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Woolpack Hotel holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Woolpack Hotel 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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