Owd Betts food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Owd Betts 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 25 September 2024, 21 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: Owd Betts, Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7TY
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Owd Betts 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% | ← Owd Betts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Owd Betts 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 Owd Betts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Park Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Park Farm Shop & Garden Centre Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Eagle and Child Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Fratelli at The Eagle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Highbank Health Care Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| First Step Trust - Salford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Falshaws Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Owd Betts
What is Owd Betts's food hygiene rating?
Owd Betts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Owd Betts 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 Owd Betts last inspected?
Owd Betts was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Owd Betts?
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 Owd Betts compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Owd Betts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Owd Betts 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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