Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 21-23 The Strand, Kirkholt, OL11 2JG
How it compares in Rochdale
A 1 is rare: only 54 of 1,494 rated places in Rochdale score this low, about one in 28. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ← Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. 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 Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Logistics Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Beast Pharm Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Blue Diamond Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Brisky's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Blue Pits Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Albany Products Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| BMI The Highfield Hospital Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store
What is Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rochdale Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store last inspected?
Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Raja Bros - Kirkholt 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 Raja Bros - Kirkholt Convenience Store holds a 1. 54 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Raja Bros - Kirkholt 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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A rating of 1 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.
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