Willbutts Lane Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Willbutts Lane Chippy 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
The rating dates from 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 56 Willbutts Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5AY
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Willbutts Lane Chippy among the 1,090 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← Willbutts Lane Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Willbutts Lane Chippy 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 Willbutts Lane Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldershaw C P School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Beechwood Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cemetery Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Adam's News Rochdale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bellas Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Willbutts Lane Chippy
What is Willbutts Lane Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Willbutts Lane Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Willbutts Lane Chippy 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 Willbutts Lane Chippy last inspected?
Willbutts Lane Chippy was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Willbutts Lane Chippy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willbutts Lane Chippy compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Willbutts Lane Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Willbutts Lane Chippy 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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