Corporation Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Corporation 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 9 April 2024, more than 2 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: Corporation Arms, 286 Stockport Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0NS
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Corporation 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% | ← Corporation 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Corporation 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 Corporation Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barfi Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Bright Stars Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Amann Threads UK Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Audenshaw Wine Cellar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Allens Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Audenshaw High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about Corporation Arms
What is Corporation Arms's food hygiene rating?
Corporation Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 9 April 2024.
Is Corporation 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 Corporation Arms last inspected?
Corporation Arms was last inspected on 9 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Corporation Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Corporation Arms compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Corporation Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Corporation 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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Understanding this rating
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Corporation Arms is one of 421 rated food businesses in Ashton-under-Lyne. See every hygiene rating in Ashton-under-Lyne →
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