Spotland and Falinge Community Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rochdale
Spotland and Falinge Community Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 7 May 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: Spotland And Falinge Community, 92-96 Spotland Road, Rochdale, OL12 6PJ
How it compares in Rochdale
In Rochdale, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Spotland and Falinge Community Centre 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% | ← Spotland and Falinge Community Centre | |
| 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 Very 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 Spotland and Falinge Community Centre 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 Spotland and Falinge Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Adam's News Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2026 |
| Brownhill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Spotland and Falinge Community Centre
What is Spotland and Falinge Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Spotland and Falinge Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochdale Council on 7 May 2024.
Is Spotland and Falinge Community Centre 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spotland and Falinge Community Centre last inspected?
Spotland and Falinge Community Centre was last inspected on 7 May 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 Spotland and Falinge Community Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Spotland and Falinge Community Centre compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Spotland and Falinge Community Centre holds a 4. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Spotland and Falinge Community Centre 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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