Lancashire Fold food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Lancashire Fold 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 6 December 2025, 7 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: 77 Kirkway, Middleton, M24 1EP
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Lancashire Fold 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% | ← Lancashire Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lancashire Fold 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 Lancashire Fold, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkrington C P School School/college/university | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Alkrington PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| All that Sparkles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| B&M Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| bay.bay.bake Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Alkrington Pre School @ St Michaels Primary School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Applebys Specialities Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Lancashire Fold
What is Lancashire Fold's food hygiene rating?
Lancashire Fold has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 6 December 2025.
Is Lancashire Fold 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 Lancashire Fold last inspected?
Lancashire Fold was last inspected on 6 December 2025, 7 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 Lancashire Fold?
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 Lancashire Fold compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Lancashire Fold is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Lancashire Fold 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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