AJ Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
AJ Convenience 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 18 April 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: 213 Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL12 9RF
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so AJ Convenience 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% | ← AJ Convenience 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 AJ Convenience 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 AJ Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Alice Ingham R.C. Primary School/college/university | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Buttys 2 go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Bia's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about AJ Convenience Store
What is AJ Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
AJ Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 18 April 2024.
Is AJ Convenience 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 AJ Convenience Store last inspected?
AJ Convenience Store was last inspected on 18 April 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 AJ Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AJ Convenience Store compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while AJ Convenience Store holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects AJ Convenience 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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