A2z African Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
A2z African Store 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 24 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 94 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1PQ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts A2z African Store 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% | ← A2z African Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 A2z African Store 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 A2z African Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2023 |
| Broadfield Community Primary School School/college/university | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about A2z African Store
What is A2z African Store's food hygiene rating?
A2z African Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 24 August 2021.
Is A2z African Store 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 A2z African Store last inspected?
A2z African Store was last inspected on 24 August 2021, more than 4 years 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 A2z African Store?
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 A2z African Store compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and A2z African Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects A2z African Store 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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