The Curtain Theatre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochdale
The Curtain Theatre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2023, more than 2 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: Curtain Theatre, 47-51 Milkstone Road, Rochdale, OL11 1EB
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Curtain Theatre 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 Curtain Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Curtain Theatre 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 Curtain Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Castlemere Banqueting Suite Other catering premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Broadfield Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Deeplish Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Rochdale) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Big Little Tilley's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about The Curtain Theatre
What is The Curtain Theatre's food hygiene rating?
The Curtain Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 27 October 2023.
Is The Curtain Theatre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Curtain Theatre last inspected?
The Curtain Theatre was last inspected on 27 October 2023, more than 2 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 Curtain Theatre?
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 Curtain Theatre compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Curtain Theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Curtain Theatre 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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