Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Ship Inn 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 18 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: Ship Inn, 693 Rochdale Road, Middleton, M24 2RN
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Ship Inn 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% | ← Ship Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ship 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Middleton Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Boarshaw Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Boarshaw County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Ship Inn
What is Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn last inspected?
Ship Inn was last inspected on 18 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 Ship Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ship Inn compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Ship Inn holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Ship 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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Understanding this rating
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Ship Inn is one of 284 rated food businesses in Middleton. See every hygiene rating in Middleton →
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