Side Street food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Side Street holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 July 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: 102 Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0JJ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Side Street 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% | ← Side Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Side Street 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 Side Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cambian Group Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Brownhill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| 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 |
| Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Side Street
What is Side Street's food hygiene rating?
Side Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Side Street 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Side Street last inspected?
Side Street was last inspected on 1 July 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 Side Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Side Street compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Side Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Side Street 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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