B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0EU
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) 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% | ← B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) 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 B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Aspire 2 Inspire Communities Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site)
What is B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site)'s food hygiene rating?
B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 7 May 2025.
Is B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) 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 B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) last inspected?
B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects B&M Bargains (old B&Q Surpluss Site) 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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