Dharma Lancashire Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochdale
Dharma Lancashire Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 25 May 2022, 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: Bury Road Service Station, 531 Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4DG
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Dharma Lancashire Limited sits behind roughly 1,090 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 15% | ← Dharma Lancashire Limited | |
| 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 401 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 Good
- 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 Dharma Lancashire Limited 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 Dharma Lancashire Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cemetery Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Caldershaw C P School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Brimrod Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Chan's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Dharma Lancashire Limited
What is Dharma Lancashire Limited's food hygiene rating?
Dharma Lancashire Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 25 May 2022.
Is Dharma Lancashire Limited 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dharma Lancashire Limited last inspected?
Dharma Lancashire Limited was last inspected on 25 May 2022, 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 Dharma Lancashire Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dharma Lancashire Limited compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,495 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Dharma Lancashire Limited holds a 4. 217 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Dharma Lancashire Limited 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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