The Lowes Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
The Lowes Arms 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 4 September 2024, 22 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: Lowes Arms Public House, 301 Hyde Road, Denton, M34 3FF
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Lowes Arms among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← The Lowes Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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 Lowes Arms 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 Lowes Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benvenuto Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Boujee Desserts Company Also T/A Press'd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bagels At Fifty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| B Brunchers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Allens Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about The Lowes Arms
What is The Lowes Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Lowes Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 4 September 2024.
Is The Lowes Arms 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 Lowes Arms last inspected?
The Lowes Arms was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lowes Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lowes Arms compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Lowes Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Lowes Arms 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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The Lowes Arms is one of 211 rated food businesses in Denton. See every hygiene rating in Denton →
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