Char Steakhouse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rochdale
Char Steakhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Char Steakhouse was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Rochdale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rochdale ratings →
Address: 14 Huddersfield Road, Milnrow, OL16 3QF
How this rating has changed
Char Steakhouse has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Char Steakhouse among the 1,110 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 | 1,110 | 73% | ← Char Steakhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 78 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Char Steakhouse 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 Char Steakhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abracadabra Pre-school Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| C4 Events Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Asda Express Milnrow PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Butterworth Hall Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2022 |
| Bonkers Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Carols baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Coffee Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Char Steakhouse
What is Char Steakhouse's food hygiene rating?
Char Steakhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Char Steakhouse 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Char Steakhouse last inspected?
Char Steakhouse was last inspected on 16 July 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 Char Steakhouse?
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 Char Steakhouse compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,514 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Char Steakhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Char Steakhouse 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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Char Steakhouse is one of 71 rated food businesses in Milnrow. See every hygiene rating in Milnrow →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.rochdale.gov.uk
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