Punjab Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Punjab Takeaway 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 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: 39 Milkstone Road, Rochdale, OL11 1EB
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Punjab Takeaway 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% | ← Punjab Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Punjab Takeaway 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 Punjab Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Castlemere Banqueting Suite Other catering premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Broadfield Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Deeplish Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Rochdale) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Big Little Tilley's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Punjab Takeaway
What is Punjab Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Punjab Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 19 April 2024.
Is Punjab Takeaway 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 Punjab Takeaway last inspected?
Punjab Takeaway was last inspected on 19 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 Punjab Takeaway?
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 Punjab Takeaway compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Punjab Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Punjab Takeaway 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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