More than 40 pubs, bars and clubs across Greater Manchester have failed to meet basic hygiene requirements set by the Food Standards Agency - and need urgent or major improvements.

Inspections across the eateries showed 41 were given just one star rating.

And The Norden Arms in Rochdale received the lowest possible score of zero at its last inspection.

Out of those 41 to be given just one star, 18 were in Manchester, including O’Sheas bar on Princess Street and Odd Bar on Thomas Street.

Food hygiene inspections are carried out in pubs, bars and clubs as well as restaurants, schools and other food outlets regularly by local authorities across the UK.

Following an inspection each establishment is given a score ranging from zero to five which is made publicly available by the Food Standards Agency.

A score of one signifies that major improvement is needed and a zero signifies urgent improvements need to be undertaken.

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At each inspection, officers will look at how hygienically the food is prepared and handled, cooked, reheated and stored.

It also looks at the eatery’s cleanliness, layout and ventilation.

All these ratings were taken from the FSA’s website as they appeared on the morning of Friday 20 November 2015. The Manchester Evening News contacted all of the following eateries for comment.

The Norden Arms, Edenfield Road, Rochdale - Rating 0:

A manager said: “The kitchen team has entirely been replaced and we have taken action to meet all of the standards set out by the Foods Standards Agency. We are waiting for a follow up inspection but have been visited by Environmental Health who are satisfied with the changes that have been made.”

Hardy Hall, Church Street, Little Lever, Bolton - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Weavers Arms, Brunel Street, Bolton - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment

The Queen Anne Hotel, Hollins Lane, Bury - Rating 1:

Manager Brian Eadington said: “We have been re-evaluated and given a score of 5. This was as of November 24. The new score will be on our website.”

Stand Golf Club, Ashbourne Grove, Radcliffe - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

O’Sheas, Princess Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

The manager said: “We are waiting for a re-evaluation. The kitchen is closed during the summer as we are a student focused pub so we are waiting for the next inspection.” He added the low score was due to no food being served and there was nothing to value.

Fuel, Wilmslow Road, Manchester - Rating 1:

Manager Michael Dumbabin said: “The kitchen has been completely refitted and we are now waiting for inspectors to come out and re-evaluate. Improvements have been made in line with their guidelines.”

Didsbury Cricket Lacrosse & Hockey Club, Wilmslow Road, Didsbury - Rating 1:

A manger of the club was not available to comment.

Britons Protection, Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

Manager Alan Hood said; “There have been full improvements in the kitchen. We have taken everything inspectors said on board and we are waiting for the next inspection which is due in February.”

Queen Anne Takeaway, Ashton Old Road, Manchester - Rating 1:

A manager of the takeaway was not available to comment.

K2 Karaoke Night Club, Amadeus House, George Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

Mananger Jay Ubhi said: “There have been massive changes in the management of the club in the past few months. The new team have implements the changes needed to improve the rating. We are now fully compliant with the Food Standards Agency.”

Retro Bar, Sackville Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

Manager David Foran said: “The inspection took place the day I took over and since then it has had a major refurbishment. We are waiting for an updated inspection.”

The Eastlands, Grey Mare Lane, Manchester - Rating 1:

Managers of the bar were not available to comment. It is understood the bar has since closed.

Mulligans, Southgate, Manchester - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Cord Bar, Dorsey Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

John Ward, the licensee of the bar said: "We previously served food but now are a cocktail bar which is why we were given the rating. We occasionally have buffets but they are supplied by a different company."

Bar San Juan - Beech Road, Manchester - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Polish Parish Club, Lloyd Street North, Manchester - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Odd Bar, Thomas Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Joshua Brooks, Princess Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Speedy Peppers, Basement, Manchester House, Princess Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Queens Arms, Honey Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Bar 8, Unit 1, Middle Warehouse, Castle Quay, Chester Road, Manchester - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

The Molly House, Richmond Street, Manchester - Rating 1:

The manager declined to comment.

Werneth Golf Club, Green Lane, Oldham - Rating 1:

It is understood the club has closed its facility.

Northgate, Sholver Lane, Oldham - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Royal Oak, Oldham Road, Failsworth - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Junction Inn, Rochdale Road, Denshaw, Oldham - Rating 1:

The manager declined to comment.

The Blue Belle, Rochdale Road, Royton, Oldham - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Horse & Farrier, Edenfield Road, Rochdale - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Carters Arms, Manchester Old Road, Middleton - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

The Old Cock Inn, Oldham Road, Middleton - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Lamb Hotel, Regent Street, Eccles - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

The Newmarket, Bolton Road, Pendlebury - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

The Roaches Lock, Manchester Road, Mossley - Rating 1:

Staff at the pub said there was construction work at the time of the inspection and they are due another visit which they say will increase their score back up to three stars.

Dog And Pheasant, Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne - Rating 1:

The manager said: “We have recently been re-inspected and we were told it was going back up to three stars.

The Clarence, Talbot Road, Hyde - Rating 1:

Staff at The Clarence said food is no longer served - and is just a pub.

Red Lion Hotel, Stockport Road, Denton - Rating 1:

Managers of the hotel were unavailable to comment.

Bird i’th Hand, Flixton Road, Flixton - Rating 1:

Landlord Dave Thompson said: “New management was put in place several weeks ago and the kitchen has been overhauled to get it back to how it should be. We are also requesting a follow-up inspection.”

Rope And Anchor, Paddock Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham - Rating 1:

General manager Bev Johnstone said: “We have brought in new staff and covered a lot of training to meet the requirements. A follow up inspection is due in December.”

Garricks Head Hotel, Moorside Road, Urmston - Rating 1:

The manager declined to comment.

Winstons Pizza, Upholland Road, Billinge, Wigan - Rating 1:

A manager was not available to comment.

Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club, Pinfold Street, Ince, Wigan - Rating 1:

Mananger Sharon Cusick said: “Improvements have been made since the last inspection. New staff have also been brought in to meet the standards set. Another inspection is due.”