Penny on the Move food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Penny on the Move 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 18 September 2024, 21 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: Hopwood Service Station, Rochdale Road, Middleton, M24 2RA
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Penny on the Move 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% | ← Penny on the Move | |
| 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 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 Penny on the Move 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 Penny on the Move, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Middleton Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blue Pits Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Penny on the Move
What is Penny on the Move's food hygiene rating?
Penny on the Move has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Penny on the Move 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 Penny on the Move last inspected?
Penny on the Move was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Penny on the Move?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Penny on the Move compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Penny on the Move holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Penny on the Move 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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Penny on the Move is one of 284 rated food businesses in Middleton. See every hygiene rating in Middleton →
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