Sudden Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Sudden Service Station 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: Sudden Service Station was inspected on 7 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sudden Service Station, Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 3PT
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Sudden Service Station 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% | ← Sudden Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sudden Service Station 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 Sudden Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimrod Community Primary School School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| BMI The Highfield Hospital Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cenetta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| 1st Safari Genesis (Rochdale) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Castlemere Banqueting Suite Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cake Box Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Barnes Logistics Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Sudden Service Station
What is Sudden Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Sudden Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 7 June 2026.
Is Sudden Service Station 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 Sudden Service Station last inspected?
Sudden Service Station was last inspected on 7 June 2026, a month 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 Sudden Service Station?
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 Sudden Service Station compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Sudden Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Sudden Service Station 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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