The Waggon at Birtle
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The Waggon at Birtle is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Waggon & Horses, 131 Bury And Rochdale Old Road, Heywood, Lancashire, BL9 6UE, in the Rochdale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 March 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Rochdale oversees 1,863 registered food businesses, of which 72% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Rochdale is 4.5 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Waggon at Birtle?
The Waggon at Birtle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Rochdale.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Waggon at Birtle last inspected?
The Waggon at Birtle was last inspected on 2024-03-15. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Waggon at Birtle located?
The Waggon at Birtle is located at Waggon & Horses, 131 Bury And Rochdale Old Road, Heywood, Lancashire , BL9 6UE, in the Rochdale local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BL9 postcode area.