Char Steakhouse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rochdale
Char Steakhouse holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 3 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: 14 Huddersfield Road, Milnrow, OL16 3QF
How it compares in Rochdale
A 2 is rare: only 51 of 1,494 rated places in Rochdale score this low, about one in 29. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← Char Steakhouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Char Steakhouse the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rochdale Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Char Steakhouse safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Char Steakhouse last inspected?
Char Steakhouse was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 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 Char Steakhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". 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 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Char Steakhouse holds a 2. 51 places in the area share that rating.
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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rochdale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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