Drury Lane Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Drury Lane Convenience 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 5 December 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: 145 Drury Lane, Chadderton, OL9 8EU
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Drury Lane Convenience 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% | ← Drury Lane Convenience | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Drury Lane Convenience 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 Drury Lane Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Asia Thai Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Beefeater Whitegate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Attock Superstores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Ashi's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| All Saints Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Drury Lane Convenience
What is Drury Lane Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Drury Lane Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 5 December 2023.
Is Drury Lane Convenience 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 Drury Lane Convenience last inspected?
Drury Lane Convenience was last inspected on 5 December 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 Drury Lane Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Drury Lane Convenience compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Drury Lane Convenience holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Drury Lane Convenience 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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