Sheepbank Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Sheepbank Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sheepbank Farm was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Rochdale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rochdale ratings →
Address: Sheep Bank Farm, Shore Lane, Littleborough, OL15 0LH
How this rating has changed
Sheepbank Farm was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Sheepbank Farm among the 1,110 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 | 1,110 | 73% | ← Sheepbank Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Sheepbank Farm 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 Sheepbank Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bank Top Farm Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Four Seasons Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Grape N Grain Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Bay of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| All Occasions Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bobby's @ The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Busy Beans Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
Questions about Sheepbank Farm
What is Sheepbank Farm's food hygiene rating?
Sheepbank Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Sheepbank Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sheepbank Farm last inspected?
Sheepbank Farm was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sheepbank Farm?
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 Sheepbank Farm compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,514 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Sheepbank Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Sheepbank Farm 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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Understanding this rating
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Sheepbank Farm is one of 117 rated food businesses in Littleborough. See every hygiene rating in Littleborough →
Rochdale inspects and rates 1,908 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Rochdale →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.rochdale.gov.uk
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