George Street Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oldham
George Street Sandwich Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5 George Street, Failsworth, M35 9BS
How it compares in Oldham
That puts George Street Sandwich Bar among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ← George Street Sandwich Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 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 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 George Street Sandwich Bar 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 George Street Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Delicious Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Asia Thai Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2020 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Ashgrove House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
Questions about George Street Sandwich Bar
What is George Street Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
George Street Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 22 November 2025.
Is George Street Sandwich Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was George Street Sandwich Bar last inspected?
George Street Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 22 November 2025, 7 months 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 George Street Sandwich Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 George Street Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and George Street Sandwich Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects George Street Sandwich Bar 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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