As Good As it Gets food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oldham
As Good As it Gets holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 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: Earl Mill, Dowry Street, Oldham, OL8 2PF
How it compares in Oldham
That puts As Good As it Gets among the 1,255 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 | 1,255 | 75% | ← As Good As it Gets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 235 | 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 260 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 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 As Good As it Gets 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 As Good As it Gets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Grocers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Baymans Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2023 |
| Abaseen Oldham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Ayaan Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Abbey Hey Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bakur Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Alexandra Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Avro Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
Questions about As Good As it Gets
What is As Good As it Gets's food hygiene rating?
As Good As it Gets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 4 July 2025.
Is As Good As it Gets 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was As Good As it Gets last inspected?
As Good As it Gets was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 As Good As it Gets?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does As Good As it Gets compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,679 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and As Good As it Gets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects As Good As it Gets 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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