Free Trade Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Free Trade Tavern 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: Free Trade Tavern, 115 Newhey Road, Milnrow, OL16 4JF
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Free Trade Tavern 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% | ← Free Trade Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Free Trade Tavern 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 Free Trade Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Milnrow PFS Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Butterworth Hall Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2022 |
| Abracadabra Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bonkers Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Carols baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Milnrow) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Auntie Irene's Pantry @ St James Church Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Free Trade Tavern
What is Free Trade Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Free Trade Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Free Trade Tavern 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 Free Trade Tavern last inspected?
Free Trade Tavern was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Free Trade Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Free Trade Tavern compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Free Trade Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Free Trade Tavern 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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