Applebys Specialities food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Applebys Specialities 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
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 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: 2 Middleton Gardens, Middleton, M24 4DF
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Applebys Specialities 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% | ← Applebys Specialities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Applebys Specialities 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 Applebys Specialities, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| B&M Express Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Alkrington PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Brentwood Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Boost Box Prep Meals Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Brightstar Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
Questions about Applebys Specialities
What is Applebys Specialities's food hygiene rating?
Applebys Specialities has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Applebys Specialities 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 Applebys Specialities last inspected?
Applebys Specialities was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Applebys Specialities?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Applebys Specialities compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Applebys Specialities is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Applebys Specialities 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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Applebys Specialities is one of 284 rated food businesses in Middleton. See every hygiene rating in Middleton →
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