St Barnabas Food Co-operative food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldham
St Barnabas Food Co-operative holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 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: St Barnabas Church, Arundel Street, Oldham, OL4 1NL
How it compares in Oldham
That puts St Barnabas Food Co-operative 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% | ← St Barnabas Food Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Barnabas Food Co-operative 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 St Barnabas Food Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Bhatti Halal Meat Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2021 |
| Bear On The Hill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2025 |
| A-Star Kids Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Anco Food Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Baby Bears Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about St Barnabas Food Co-operative
What is St Barnabas Food Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
St Barnabas Food Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 14 July 2021.
Is St Barnabas Food Co-operative 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Barnabas Food Co-operative last inspected?
St Barnabas Food Co-operative was last inspected on 14 July 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 St Barnabas Food Co-operative?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Barnabas Food Co-operative compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and St Barnabas Food Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects St Barnabas Food Co-operative 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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