Sofiah Bakes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Sofiah Bakes 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 19 December 2024, 18 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: 15 Fleece Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LY
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Sofiah Bakes 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% | ← Sofiah Bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 15% | ||
| 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 401 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 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 Sofiah Bakes 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 Sofiah Bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Broadfield Community Primary School School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Sofiah Bakes
What is Sofiah Bakes's food hygiene rating?
Sofiah Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Sofiah Bakes 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 Sofiah Bakes last inspected?
Sofiah Bakes was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 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 Sofiah Bakes?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sofiah Bakes compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,495 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Sofiah Bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Sofiah Bakes 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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