Syke Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Syke Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 Dewhirst Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AG
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Syke Shop sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ← Syke Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Syke Shop none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Syke Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Buttys 2 go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Cambian Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about Syke Shop
What is Syke Shop's food hygiene rating?
Syke Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 20 June 2023.
Is Syke Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Syke Shop last inspected?
Syke Shop was last inspected on 20 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Syke Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Syke Shop compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Syke Shop holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Syke Shop and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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