Duke of Wellington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Duke of Wellington 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 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: Duke Of Wellington, 2-4 Manchester Street, Heywood, OL10 1DL
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Duke of Wellington 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% | ← Duke of Wellington | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Duke of Wellington 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 Duke of Wellington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Bella Sera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Berties Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Balloons and Scents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Cody's Creations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Duke of Wellington
What is Duke of Wellington's food hygiene rating?
Duke of Wellington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Duke of Wellington 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 Duke of Wellington last inspected?
Duke of Wellington 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 Duke of Wellington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duke of Wellington compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Duke of Wellington holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Duke of Wellington 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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