National Market and Pound Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
National Market and Pound Store 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 August 2024, 23 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: 250 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 2DP
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so National Market and Pound Store 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% | ← National Market and Pound Store | |
| 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 National Market and Pound Store 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 National Market and Pound Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Aspire 2 Inspire Communities Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Arif Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about National Market and Pound Store
What is National Market and Pound Store's food hygiene rating?
National Market and Pound Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 2 August 2024.
Is National Market and Pound Store 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 National Market and Pound Store last inspected?
National Market and Pound Store was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 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 National Market and Pound Store?
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 National Market and Pound Store compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while National Market and Pound Store holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects National Market and Pound 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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