Norden News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Norden News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: 653 Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5XE
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Norden News 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% | ← Norden News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Norden News 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 Norden News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cap and Whippet Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Beechwood Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bamford Fieldhouse Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Bridge Junior Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Amor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
Questions about Norden News
What is Norden News's food hygiene rating?
Norden News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Norden News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Norden News last inspected?
Norden News was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Norden News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Norden News compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Norden News holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Norden News 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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