Food Hygiene Ratings in Rochdale

1,892 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 73.7% rated "very good".

1,892
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
65
Rated 0 or 1
73.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.7%1,124
Good13.6%207
Satisfactory5.4%83
Improvement Needed3.1%47
Major Improvement3.8%58
Urgent Improvement0.5%7

Business types

Retailers - other44023.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop32217.0%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen24613.0%
Other catering premises23312.3%
Caring Premises19110.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub1779.4%
School/college/university1085.7%
Mobile caterer713.8%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 1,892 registered food businesses for Rochdale. Of these, 1,526 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 65 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Apple & PearsM24 1TY0Mar 13, 2026
Frozen Delights and ConvenienceOL16 1JJ0Dec 13, 2025
Kabana TakeawayOL11 1EB0Sep 11, 2026
Moroccan ShawarmaOL11 1EB0Aug 14, 2026
Paradise Kebab HouseOL12 0JJ0Aug 26, 2026
Rochdale Fresh Fish & SeafoodOL11 3TZ0Jul 13, 2026
Yo 1 StopOL10 2HS0Jun 22, 2026
360 MarketOL10 4NL1Nov 05, 2025
A1 Fish and ChipsOL11 1EB1Sep 18, 2026
Adam's Pizza BarOL10 3PN1Jun 11, 2026
Ali's Flavaz RangeOL16 2DP1Oct 03, 2025
Aria Cash and CarryOL11 2PU1Sep 16, 2025
Asia Mini MarketOL12 6PJ1May 12, 2026
BallersOL12 7AA1Jul 29, 2025
Baltyk Store LtdM24 6UN1Sep 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Rochdale have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,124 food businesses in Rochdale with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.7% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Rochdale?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Rochdale?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies