Paprika Delight food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldham
Paprika Delight holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 October 2023, 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: Unit 1 Oldham West Business Centre, Peel Street, Chadderton, OL9 9LH
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Paprika Delight sits behind roughly 1,254 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ← Paprika Delight | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Paprika Delight 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 Paprika Delight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Alex's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Annas Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Absolutely PHAB Club Oldham Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Amina Sweets & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Bakey Cakeyz Events Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Paprika Delight
What is Paprika Delight's food hygiene rating?
Paprika Delight has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Paprika Delight safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paprika Delight last inspected?
Paprika Delight was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 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 Paprika Delight?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paprika Delight compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Paprika Delight holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Paprika Delight 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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