The Priory (Craegmoor) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rochdale
The Priory (Craegmoor) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Mount View House, Pot House Lane, Wardle, OL12 9PP
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Priory (Craegmoor) 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% | ← The Priory (Craegmoor) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Priory (Craegmoor) 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 The Priory (Craegmoor), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Coffee and Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Burbros @ Rack Break snooker club Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Bellas Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Birch Hill Hospital Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Alice Ingham R.C. Primary School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about The Priory (Craegmoor)
What is The Priory (Craegmoor)'s food hygiene rating?
The Priory (Craegmoor) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 10 October 2024.
Is The Priory (Craegmoor) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Priory (Craegmoor) last inspected?
The Priory (Craegmoor) was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 The Priory (Craegmoor)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Priory (Craegmoor) compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Priory (Craegmoor) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Priory (Craegmoor) 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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The Priory (Craegmoor) is one of 24 rated food businesses in Wardle. See every hygiene rating in Wardle →
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