Heywood European Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Heywood European Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Bridge Street, Heywood, OL10 1JB
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Heywood European Market sits behind roughly 1,306 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ← Heywood European Market | |
| 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 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 Heywood European Market 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 Heywood European Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Caspian Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Balloons and Scents Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Berties Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Back O'Th Moss Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Heywood European Market
What is Heywood European Market's food hygiene rating?
Heywood European Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rochdale Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Heywood European Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Heywood European Market last inspected?
Heywood European Market was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Heywood European Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Heywood European Market compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Heywood European Market holds a 3. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Heywood European Market 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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