1,901 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 73.1% 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,901 registered food businesses for Rochdale. Of these, 1,497 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 62 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple & Pears | M24 1TY | 0 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Frozen Delights and Convenience | OL16 1JJ | 0 | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Knockout Diner | OL16 1JJ | 0 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Wildbloods of Norden Limited | OL11 5XE | 0 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Yo 1 Stop | OL10 2HS | 0 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| 360 Market | OL10 4NL | 1 | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Ali's Flavaz Range | OL16 2DP | 1 | Oct 03, 2025 |
| Aria Cash and Carry | OL11 2PU | 1 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Asia Mini Market | OL12 6PJ | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Denehurst Stores | OL11 5AF | 1 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Fuel'd up Kitchen | OL16 4TF | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,094 food businesses in Rochdale with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.1% 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.