Panda Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Panda Chef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2024, more than 2 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: 3 The gale, Todmorden Road, Littleborough, OL15 9EW
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Panda Chef 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% | ← Panda Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Panda Chef 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 Panda Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansfield Hall Primary School School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Coffee and Craft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Baked By Nicola Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Moorcock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Happy Jacks Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Vini Veneti Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Lucy's Cupcakes and Cakes Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Mona Cliffe Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Panda Chef
What is Panda Chef's food hygiene rating?
Panda Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Panda Chef 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Panda Chef last inspected?
Panda Chef was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 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 Panda Chef?
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 Panda Chef compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Panda Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Panda Chef 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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