The Retreat, Nails and Things food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
The Retreat, Nails and Things holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 June 2023, more than 3 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: 22-24 St Marys Gate, Rochdale, OL16 1DZ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Retreat, Nails and Things 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% | ← The Retreat, Nails and Things | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Retreat, Nails and Things 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 The Retreat, Nails and Things, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Brownhill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Adam's News Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2026 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about The Retreat, Nails and Things
What is The Retreat, Nails and Things's food hygiene rating?
The Retreat, Nails and Things has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 1 June 2023.
Is The Retreat, Nails and Things 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Retreat, Nails and Things last inspected?
The Retreat, Nails and Things was last inspected on 1 June 2023, more than 3 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 The Retreat, Nails and Things?
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 The Retreat, Nails and Things compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Retreat, Nails and Things is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Retreat, Nails and Things 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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