Theo Peppe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Theo Peppe 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: 126 Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0JG
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Theo Peppe 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% | ← Theo Peppe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Theo Peppe 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 Theo Peppe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cambian Group Caring Premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Brownhill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Aspire 2 Inspire Communities Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Theo Peppe
What is Theo Peppe's food hygiene rating?
Theo Peppe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Theo Peppe 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 Theo Peppe last inspected?
Theo Peppe was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Theo Peppe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Theo Peppe compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Theo Peppe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Theo Peppe 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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