Albion Farm Shop & Cafe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Albion Farm Shop & Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: Albion Farm, Oldham Road A62, Delph, OL3 5RQ
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Albion Farm Shop & Cafe sits behind roughly 1,253 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ← Albion Farm Shop & Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Albion Farm Shop & Cafe 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 Albion Farm Shop & Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresca Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Bay Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Delve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Bakestones Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Co op Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Delph Brass Band Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2021 |
| Dobcross Band & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Albion Farm Shop & Cafe
What is Albion Farm Shop & Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Albion Farm Shop & Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Albion Farm Shop & Cafe 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Albion Farm Shop & Cafe last inspected?
Albion Farm Shop & Cafe was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Albion Farm Shop & Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Albion Farm Shop & Cafe compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Albion Farm Shop & Cafe holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Albion Farm Shop & Cafe 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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