Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 April 2024, more than 2 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: Whitworth Road Service Station, Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0RD
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ← Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 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 Very good
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 Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station 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 Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cambian Group Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Brownhill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Aspire 2 Inspire Communities Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station
What is Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station's food hygiene rating?
Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station last inspected?
Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 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 Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Gulf/Nisa Petrol Station 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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