Crown Oil & Ratcliffe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Crown Oil & Ratcliffe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 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: Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5DR
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Crown Oil & Ratcliffe 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% | ← Crown Oil & Ratcliffe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crown Oil & Ratcliffe 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 Crown Oil & Ratcliffe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldershaw C P School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cemetery Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Beechwood Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Adam's News Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2026 |
Questions about Crown Oil & Ratcliffe
What is Crown Oil & Ratcliffe's food hygiene rating?
Crown Oil & Ratcliffe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Crown Oil & Ratcliffe 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crown Oil & Ratcliffe last inspected?
Crown Oil & Ratcliffe was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 Crown Oil & Ratcliffe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crown Oil & Ratcliffe compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Crown Oil & Ratcliffe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Crown Oil & Ratcliffe 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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