Reel Cinema food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rochdale
Reel Cinema holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 March 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: Unit 22 Rochdale Riverside, Riverside Walk, OL16 1BE
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Reel Cinema sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ← Reel Cinema | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Reel Cinema 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 Reel Cinema, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Reel Cinema
What is Reel Cinema's food hygiene rating?
Reel Cinema has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 18 March 2024.
Is Reel Cinema safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Reel Cinema last inspected?
Reel Cinema was last inspected on 18 March 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 Reel Cinema?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reel Cinema compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Reel Cinema holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Reel Cinema 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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