Ians Donatellos food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Ians Donatellos 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 14 June 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: 5a Lakeland Court, Middleton, M24 5QJ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Ians Donatellos 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% | ← Ians Donatellos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ians Donatellos 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 Ians Donatellos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlee Community Primary School School/college/university | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bridie's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bowness Foodstore and off licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Brightstar Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Celestial Church of Christ House of Praise Parish Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Brentwood Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Boost Box Prep Meals Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Ians Donatellos
What is Ians Donatellos's food hygiene rating?
Ians Donatellos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 14 June 2024.
Is Ians Donatellos 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 Ians Donatellos last inspected?
Ians Donatellos was last inspected on 14 June 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 Ians Donatellos?
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 Ians Donatellos compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Ians Donatellos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Ians Donatellos 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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