Flower of the Valley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
Flower of the Valley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 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: 122 Halifax Road, Rochdale, OL16 2NJ
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Flower of the Valley 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% | ← Flower of the Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flower of the Valley 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 Flower of the Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Buttys 2 go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Alice Ingham R.C. Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Bia's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Aspire 2 Inspire Communities Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Flower of the Valley
What is Flower of the Valley's food hygiene rating?
Flower of the Valley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 23 April 2024.
Is Flower of the Valley 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flower of the Valley last inspected?
Flower of the Valley was last inspected on 23 April 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 Flower of the Valley?
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 Flower of the Valley compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Flower of the Valley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Flower of the Valley 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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