BMI The Highfield Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rochdale
BMI The Highfield Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Highfield Hospital, Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 4LZ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts BMI The Highfield Hospital 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% | ← BMI The Highfield Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 BMI The Highfield Hospital 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 BMI The Highfield Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Community Primary School School/college/university | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Rochdale) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Castlemere Banqueting Suite Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cake Box Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 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 |
| Broadfield Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about BMI The Highfield Hospital
What is BMI The Highfield Hospital's food hygiene rating?
BMI The Highfield Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 24 September 2025.
Is BMI The Highfield Hospital 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BMI The Highfield Hospital last inspected?
BMI The Highfield Hospital was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 BMI The Highfield Hospital?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 BMI The Highfield Hospital compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and BMI The Highfield Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects BMI The Highfield Hospital 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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