Uncle Alberts Potato Company food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Rochdale
Uncle Alberts Potato Company holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Uncle Alberts Potato Company was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Opposite 82 Yorkshire Street, Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 1JU
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Uncle Alberts Potato Company sits behind roughly 1,307 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ← Uncle Alberts Potato Company | |
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 401 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Uncle Alberts Potato Company 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 Uncle Alberts Potato Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Uncle Alberts Potato Company
What is Uncle Alberts Potato Company's food hygiene rating?
Uncle Alberts Potato Company has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rochdale Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Uncle Alberts Potato Company safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Uncle Alberts Potato Company last inspected?
Uncle Alberts Potato Company was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Uncle Alberts Potato Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Uncle Alberts Potato Company compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,495 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Uncle Alberts Potato Company holds a 3. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Uncle Alberts Potato Company 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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