Munchies food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochdale
Munchies holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 23 March 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: 253 Rooley Moor Road, Rochdale, OL12 7EA
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Munchies 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% | ← Munchies | |
| 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 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 Munchies 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 Munchies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldershaw C P School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Beechwood Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Burbros @ Rack Break snooker club Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Bellas Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Aunt Marys Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Cambian Group Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about Munchies
What is Munchies's food hygiene rating?
Munchies has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 23 March 2024.
Is Munchies 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Munchies last inspected?
Munchies was last inspected on 23 March 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 Munchies?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Munchies compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Munchies holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Munchies 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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