Al Habib Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Al Habib Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 228 College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6AF
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Habib Takeaway 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% | ← Al Habib Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Al Habib Takeaway 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 Al Habib Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Adam's News Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2026 |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Rochdale) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Broadfield Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Al Habib Takeaway
What is Al Habib Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Al Habib Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Al Habib Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Habib Takeaway last inspected?
Al Habib Takeaway was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 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 Al Habib Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Al Habib Takeaway compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Al Habib Takeaway holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Al Habib Takeaway 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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