SIAL Smash food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oldham
SIAL Smash 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: 608 Oldham Road, Failsworth, M35 9DQ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts SIAL Smash 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% | ← SIAL Smash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 SIAL Smash 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 SIAL Smash, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Asia Thai Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| African Delicious Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Ashgrove House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Adanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about SIAL Smash
What is SIAL Smash's food hygiene rating?
SIAL Smash has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 10 February 2025.
Is SIAL Smash 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 SIAL Smash last inspected?
SIAL Smash was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 SIAL Smash?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SIAL Smash compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and SIAL Smash is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects SIAL Smash 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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