Norton Grange Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Rochdale
Norton Grange Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 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: Norton Grange Hotel, Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 2XZ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Norton Grange Hotel 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% | ← Norton Grange Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Norton Grange Hotel 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 Norton Grange Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pits Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Booker Middleton Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Ali's Kebab & Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Beast Pharm Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Norton Grange Hotel
What is Norton Grange Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Norton Grange Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Norton Grange Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Norton Grange Hotel last inspected?
Norton Grange Hotel was last inspected on 22 May 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 Norton Grange Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Norton Grange Hotel compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Norton Grange Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Norton Grange Hotel 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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