The Station food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Salford
The Station 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 18 June 2025, 12 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: The Old Station House, Station Road, Irlam, M44 5ZR
How it compares in Salford
That puts The Station among the 1,221 places in Salford holding top marks, 65% 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 | 1,221 | 65% | ← The Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Station 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 Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalkia School/college/university | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Corner Lounge (Irlam) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| House of Rum Distributors/Transporters | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Kidzrus Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Irlam Catholic Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Irlam Pharmacy Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Comfort Call Ltd Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| ABC Mini Market Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
Questions about The Station
What is The Station's food hygiene rating?
The Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford Council on 18 June 2025.
Is The Station 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 Station last inspected?
The Station was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Station compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, and The Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects The Station 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Station is one of 85 rated food businesses in Irlam. See every hygiene rating in Irlam →
Salford inspects and rates 2,097 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Salford →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.salford.gov.uk/envhealth.htm
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