The Grapes Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
The Grapes 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 12 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Grapes Inn, Peel Lane, Heywood, OL10 4PR
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Grapes 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 Grapes 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 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 Grapes 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 Grapes Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back O'Th Moss Community Centre Other catering premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Caspian Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Big Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Balloons and Scents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Body Matters Gym Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Berties Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about The Grapes Inn
What is The Grapes Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Grapes Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 12 November 2024.
Is The Grapes 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 Grapes Inn last inspected?
The Grapes Inn was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 19 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 Grapes Inn?
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 Grapes 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 Grapes Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Grapes 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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