Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldham
Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hopwood Court, Assheton Road, Shaw, OL2 7LR
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court 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% | ← Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court 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 Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Beal Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Big Lamp Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| 3 Chefs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Bengal Curry Pot Shaw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Blue Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Bakery in the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
Questions about Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court
What is Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court's food hygiene rating?
Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court last inspected?
Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood Court 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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