The Bay Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
The Bay Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2021, more than 5 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: 86 Wrigley Head, Failsworth, M35 9BJ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts The Bay Bar among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ← The Bay Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 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 Very 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 The Bay Bar 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 The Bay Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Asia Thai Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| African Delicious Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Ashgrove House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Beefeater Whitegate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
Questions about The Bay Bar
What is The Bay Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 18 June 2021.
Is The Bay Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bay Bar last inspected?
The Bay Bar was last inspected on 18 June 2021, more than 5 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 The Bay Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Bay Bar compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects The Bay Bar 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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Understanding this rating
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