Druid Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Druid Arms 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 1 December 2021, more than 4 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: 264 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 1QN
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Druid Arms among the 1,253 places in Oldham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,253 | 75% | ← Druid Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Druid Arms 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 Druid Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baymans Butchers Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2023 |
| Ahmad Grocers Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Abaseen Oldham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| As Good As it Gets Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bakur Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Ayaan Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| AI Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| AI Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Druid Arms
What is Druid Arms's food hygiene rating?
Druid Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 1 December 2021.
Is Druid Arms 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 Druid Arms last inspected?
Druid Arms was last inspected on 1 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Druid Arms?
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 Druid Arms compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Druid Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Druid Arms 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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