The Talbot Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
The Talbot Head 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 June 2023, more than 3 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: Talbot Head Public House, 20-22 Shawclough Road, Rochdale, OL12 6LG
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Talbot Head 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 Talbot Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Talbot Head 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 Talbot Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellas Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Burbros @ Rack Break snooker club Mobile caterer | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Cambian Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Brownhill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
Questions about The Talbot Head
What is The Talbot Head's food hygiene rating?
The Talbot Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 8 June 2023.
Is The Talbot Head 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 Talbot Head last inspected?
The Talbot Head was last inspected on 8 June 2023, more than 3 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 The Talbot Head?
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 Talbot Head compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Talbot Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Talbot Head 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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