Sam & Son Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Sam & Son Food Store 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 22 June 2023, more than 3 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: 92 Durham Street, Rochdale, OL11 1JZ
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Sam & Son Food Store 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% | ← Sam & Son Food Store | |
| 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 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 Sam & Son Food Store 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 Sam & Son Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering @ Deeplish Primary School School/college/university | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Big Little Tilley's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cha Chas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Cake Box Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Castlemere Banqueting Suite Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Brisky's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Sam & Son Food Store
What is Sam & Son Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Sam & Son Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 22 June 2023.
Is Sam & Son Food Store 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 Sam & Son Food Store last inspected?
Sam & Son Food Store was last inspected on 22 June 2023, more than 3 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 Sam & Son Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Sam & Son Food Store compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Sam & Son Food Store holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Sam & Son Food Store 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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