Moon Spinners food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Moon Spinners 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 24 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: Moon Spinners, 31 Newhey Road, Milnrow, OL16 3NP
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Moon Spinners 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% | ← Moon Spinners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Moon Spinners 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 Moon Spinners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Milnrow PFS Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Butterworth Hall Community Centre Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2022 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Carols baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bonkers Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Milnrow) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Auntie Irene's Pantry @ St James Church Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about Moon Spinners
What is Moon Spinners's food hygiene rating?
Moon Spinners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Moon Spinners 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 Moon Spinners last inspected?
Moon Spinners was last inspected on 24 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 Moon Spinners?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moon Spinners compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Moon Spinners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Moon Spinners 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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