Commercial Castleton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Commercial Castleton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 November 2023, 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: 868 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 2SP
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Commercial Castleton 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% | ← Commercial Castleton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Commercial Castleton 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 Commercial Castleton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pits Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Ali's Kebab & Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Beast Pharm Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Albany Products Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Barnes Logistics Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Carders Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Commercial Castleton
What is Commercial Castleton's food hygiene rating?
Commercial Castleton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Commercial Castleton 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Commercial Castleton last inspected?
Commercial Castleton was last inspected on 21 November 2023, 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 Commercial Castleton?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Commercial Castleton compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Commercial Castleton holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Commercial Castleton 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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