1,857 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 72.6% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Rochdale are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Rochdale currently has 1,857 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,524 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 54 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Mini Market | OL11 3AH | 0 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Flava Zone | OL16 2DP | 0 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Frozen Delights and Convenience | OL16 1JJ | 0 | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Golden Wok | OL11 2TL | 0 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| K & N Greek Souvlaki Taste Ltd | OL10 1DW | 0 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Knockout Diner | OL16 1JJ | 0 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| 360 Market | OL10 4NL | 1 | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Ali Baba | OL12 9BA | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Ali's Flavaz Range | OL16 2DP | 1 | Oct 03, 2025 |
| Americian Sweet Shop | M24 6AE | 1 | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Aria Cash and Carry | OL11 2PU | 1 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Ballers | OL12 7AA | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Baltyk Store Ltd | M24 6UN | 1 | Jan 02, 2025 |
| Barakhah Lounge | OL16 1DS | 1 | Aug 01, 2024 |
| Castleton Newsagents | OL11 2SZ | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
There are currently 1,106 food businesses in Rochdale with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Rochdale depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.