Heywood has 243 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
86% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 69% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 11 inspected premises.
Takeaway/sandwich shop is the most common category, accounting for 23% of food businesses in Heywood.
25 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 5,188 | 4.5/5 | 69% |
| Rochdale | 785 | 4.4/5 | 68% |
| Bury (Bury) | 519 | 4.4/5 | 73% |
| Middleton (Rochdale) | 272 | 4.4/5 | 68% |
| Chadderton | 202 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Royton | 167 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
There are currently 243 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Heywood, out of 607,820 rated establishments across the UK.
In Heywood, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 69% of rated businesses in Heywood hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Heywood are carried out by Rochdale. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Heywood was last updated on 11 April 2026.