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The Food Warehouse food hygiene rating

Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Rochdale

The Food Warehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 17 April 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 2a, Haynes Street, Rochdale, OL12 0UW

How it compares in Rochdale

That puts The Food Warehouse 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.

Every rated food business in Rochdale
5 out of 5 1,090 73% ← The Food Warehouse
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

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 Food Warehouse 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 Food Warehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Artisan Granola Manufacturers/packers 110 yards away 5 - Very good 23 January 2025
Ali's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 193 yards away 5 - Very good 9 January 2026
Aspire 2 Inspire Communities Retailers - other 208 yards away 5 - Very good 25 March 2026
Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 13 August 2025
Arif Cash And Carry Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 21 October 2025
Caring and Sharing Hub Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 6 May 2026
Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 31 March 2025
Cafe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 20 June 2025

Questions about The Food Warehouse

What is The Food Warehouse's food hygiene rating?

The Food Warehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 17 April 2023.

Is The Food Warehouse 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was The Food Warehouse last inspected?

The Food Warehouse was last inspected on 17 April 2023, more than 3 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 The Food Warehouse?

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 Food Warehouse compare to other places in Rochdale?

73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Warehouse is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Rochdale Council inspects The Food Warehouse 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 official record is held by the council: http://www.rochdale.gov.uk

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