Dreaded Mead food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Rochdale
Dreaded Mead holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2026, 2 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: Unit E2 Fieldhouse Industrial, Fieldhouse Road, Rochdale, OL12 0AA
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Dreaded Mead 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% | ← Dreaded Mead | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 15% | ||
| 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 401 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 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 Dreaded Mead 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 Dreaded Mead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Cambian Group Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bellas Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Dreaded Mead
What is Dreaded Mead's food hygiene rating?
Dreaded Mead has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Dreaded Mead 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dreaded Mead last inspected?
Dreaded Mead was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 2 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 Dreaded Mead?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dreaded Mead compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,495 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Dreaded Mead is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Dreaded Mead 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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