What is the average food hygiene rating in Rochdale?

The average food hygiene rating in Rochdale is 4.48 out of 5, across 1,493 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Rochdale compare with the national average for food hygiene?

72.1% of rated premises in Rochdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rochdale 265 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Rochdale have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,076 food businesses in Rochdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.1% of the 1,493 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Rochdale have a low hygiene rating?

113 food businesses in Rochdale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Rochdale food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rochdale (1,881 establishments on record, 1,493 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Rochdale

In Rochdale, 72.1% of 1,493 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.48/5. These figures cover 1,881 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Rochdale has 1,076 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,493 rated premises (72.1%). 113 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

5★ share: 72.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -7.6 pp
National rank: 265 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Rochdale

5★ Very Good

1,076 (72.1%)

4★ Good

228 (15.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

76 (5.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

54 (3.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

55 (3.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.3%)

Plus 253 awaiting inspection and 135 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 253 awaiting inspection and 135 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Rochdale: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Rochdale?: The average food hygiene rating in Rochdale is 4.48 out of 5, across 1,493 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Rochdale compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 72.1% of rated premises in Rochdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rochdale 265 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Rochdale have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,076 food businesses in Rochdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.1% of the 1,493 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Rochdale have a low hygiene rating?: 113 food businesses in Rochdale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Rochdale food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rochdale (1,881 establishments on record, 1,493 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Rochdale

OL16425 places · 69.7% 5★

Top-rated places in Rochdale

Big Little Tilley'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 1 Claycourt Buildings, Crawford Street, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 5RS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Haji Baba LtdRetailers - other · Asda Stores Ltd, Dane Street, Rochdale · OL12 6XT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Stamford HouseCaring Premises · 3 Stamford Street, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 5DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
OnePT LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1 Albion Industrial Esta, Albion Road, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL11 4JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 May 2026
La ManchaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 The Butts, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 1ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Kids Planet Edinburgh WayCaring Premises · Fisherfield Farm Nursery, Edinburgh Way, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL11 2PD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Kings Bar and GrillMobile caterer · OL15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Fabio Conti - RX56 5YSMobile caterer · HX7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Footprints Community CareCaring Premises · 1 Holt Street, Milnrow, Lancashire · OL16 3NT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
R Butterworth & Sons LtdRetailers - other · 110 Dale Street, Milnrow, Lancashire · OL16 4HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Urban Spirit VodkaManufacturers/packers · 26 Townley Road, Milnrow, Lancashire · OL16 3EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Fabio Conti - HW18 MGJMobile caterer · HX7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Rochdale

Apple & PearsPub/bar/nightclub · Apple And Pear, Andover Avenue, Middleton, Manchester · M24 1TY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 March 2026
Frozen Delights and ConvenienceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5B Baillie Street, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 1JJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 December 2025
Wildbloods of Norden LimitedRetailers - other · 667 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL11 5XE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Knockout DinerTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Baillie Street, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 1JJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
Joocool GroceriesRetailers - other · 16 Old Hall Street, Middleton, Manchester · M24 1AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 September 2025
Pennine HospitalityRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · OL16
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2026
Kenntoss VenturesRetailers - other · Unit B Colmar House, Middleton, Manchester · M24 4DB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 November 2025
Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 21-23 The Strand, Kirkholt, Rochdale · OL11 2JG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 January 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,881 real Food Standards Agency records for Rochdale, of which 1,493 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.