Dean Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Dean Service 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 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Dean Service Station, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL11 2AT
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Dean Service 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% | ← Dean Service 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Dean Service 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 Dean Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Diamond Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Brisky's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Barnes Logistics Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Deeplish Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Big Little Tilley's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Beast Pharm Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| BMI The Highfield Hospital Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Dean Service Station
What is Dean Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Dean Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Dean Service 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 Dean Service Station last inspected?
Dean Service Station was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 months 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 Dean Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dean Service Station compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Dean Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Dean Service 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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