Smashies Rochdale food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Smashies Rochdale 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: 3 Milkstone Road, Rochdale, OL11 1ED
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Smashies Rochdale 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% | ← Smashies Rochdale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Smashies Rochdale 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 Smashies Rochdale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Castlemere Banqueting Suite Other catering premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Broadfield Community Primary School School/college/university | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards 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 |
| ABM Catering @ Deeplish Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Smashies Rochdale
What is Smashies Rochdale's food hygiene rating?
Smashies Rochdale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Smashies Rochdale 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 Smashies Rochdale last inspected?
Smashies Rochdale was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Smashies Rochdale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Smashies Rochdale compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Smashies Rochdale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Smashies Rochdale 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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