What is the average food hygiene rating in OL16?

The average food hygiene rating in the OL16 postcode area of Rochdale is 4.38 out of 5, across 330 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in OL16 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

230 food businesses in the OL16 postcode area of Rochdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.7% of the 330 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in OL16 have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in the OL16 postcode area of Rochdale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 OL16 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the OL16 postcode area of Rochdale (425 establishments on record, 330 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 OL16

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the OL16 postcode area of Rochdale hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.38/5, with 69.7% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 425 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

OL16 (Rochdale) has 230 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 330 rated premises (69.7%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

Rating distribution in OL16

5★ Very Good

230 (69.7%)

4★ Good

48 (14.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

21 (6.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

11 (3.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

18 (5.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.6%)

Plus 61 awaiting inspection and 34 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in OL16: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in OL16?: The average food hygiene rating in the OL16 postcode area of Rochdale is 4.38 out of 5, across 330 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in OL16 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 230 food businesses in the OL16 postcode area of Rochdale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.7% of the 330 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in OL16 have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in the OL16 postcode area of Rochdale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 OL16 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the OL16 postcode area of Rochdale (425 establishments on record, 330 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.

Top-rated places in OL16

Big Little Tilley'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 1 Claycourt Buildings, Crawford Street, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 5RS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Stamford HouseCaring Premises · 3 Stamford Street, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 5DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
La ManchaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 The Butts, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 1ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 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
Rochdale Food BankRetailers - other · 14-16 Newgate, Rochdale · OL16 1BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Beet Farm BaristasMobile caterer · OL16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Oldham Vending Services LtdRetailers - other · Unit 4a Canalside Industrail Estate, Rochdale · OL16 5LB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Pams Chocolate DelightsOther catering premises · OL16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 April 2026
TG JonesRetailers - other · 18 Market Way, Rochdale Exchange Shopping Cen, Rochdale Lancashire · OL16 1EA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
Legacy Kitchen FP18 ZDYOther catering premises · OL16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 April 2026

Places needing improvement in OL16

Frozen Delights and ConvenienceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5B Baillie Street, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 1JJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 December 2025
Knockout DinerTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Baillie Street, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 1JJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
Pennine HospitalityRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · OL16
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2026
Jav's ChippyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 313 Oldham Road, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 5JG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 November 2025
Samosas @ HarrysOther catering premises · OL16
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2025
Ali's Flavaz RangeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 240 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 2DP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 October 2025
Oriental ChefTakeaway/sandwich shop · 111 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 5DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
Fuel'd up KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 479 Oldham Road, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL16 4TF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 425 real Food Standards Agency records for the OL16 postcode area, of which 330 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.