Bay Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Bay Horse 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: 41 Torrington Street, Heywood, OL10 2EZ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Bay Horse 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% | ← Bay Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bay Horse 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 Bay Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Forecourt - Birch East Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| BP Forecourt - Birch Westbound Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Burger King - Birch Westbound Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Billy's Indian Cuisine Ltd Other catering premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Above and Beyond Mobile caterer | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Asda Express Heywood - Middleton Road PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Bay Horse
What is Bay Horse's food hygiene rating?
Bay Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Bay Horse 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 Bay Horse last inspected?
Bay Horse was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Bay Horse?
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 Bay Horse compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Bay Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Bay Horse 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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Bay Horse is one of 239 rated food businesses in Heywood. See every hygiene rating in Heywood →
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