BLT Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
BLT Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: BLT Cafe was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Rochdale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rochdale ratings →
Address: 263 Hollin Lane, Middleton, M24 5LF
How this rating has changed
BLT Cafe was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts BLT Cafe among the 1,110 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 | 1,110 | 73% | ← BLT Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 394 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 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 BLT Cafe 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 BLT Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightstar Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Boost Box Prep Meals Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bridie's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bowlee Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Brentwood Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Celestial Church of Christ House of Praise Parish Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Boarshaw Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about BLT Cafe
What is BLT Cafe's food hygiene rating?
BLT Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 7 August 2026.
Is BLT Cafe 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 BLT Cafe last inspected?
BLT Cafe was last inspected on 7 August 2026, a month 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 BLT Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 BLT Cafe compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,514 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and BLT Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects BLT Cafe 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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Understanding this rating
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BLT Cafe is one of 287 rated food businesses in Middleton. See every hygiene rating in Middleton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.rochdale.gov.uk
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