Ashurst food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Ashurst holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 February 2024, 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: Middleton Gardens, Middleton, M24 4EL
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Ashurst sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ← Ashurst | |
| 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 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 Ashurst 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 Ashurst, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Applebys Specialities Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Alkrington PFS Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Brentwood Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Boost Box Prep Meals Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Ashurst
What is Ashurst's food hygiene rating?
Ashurst has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 2 February 2024.
Is Ashurst safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashurst last inspected?
Ashurst was last inspected on 2 February 2024, 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 Ashurst?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashurst compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Ashurst holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Ashurst 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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