Premier Castleton Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Premier Castleton Convenience 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 20 June 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: 728-730 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 3AQ
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Castleton Convenience 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% | ← Premier Castleton Convenience | |
| 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 Premier Castleton Convenience 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 Premier Castleton Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton community centre Other catering premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| Ali's Kebab & Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Albany Products Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Carders Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Blue Pits Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Beast Pharm Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Cenetta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Castle Hawk Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Premier Castleton Convenience
What is Premier Castleton Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Premier Castleton Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Premier Castleton Convenience 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 Premier Castleton Convenience last inspected?
Premier Castleton Convenience was last inspected on 20 June 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 Premier Castleton Convenience?
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 Premier Castleton Convenience compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Castleton Convenience holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Premier Castleton Convenience 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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