Bell's Fruit and Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Bell's Fruit and Veg holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 January 2023, more than 3 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: 6 St Thomas Parade, Thomas Street, Lees, OL4 5BT
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Bell's Fruit and Veg 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% | ← Bell's Fruit and Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bell's Fruit and Veg 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 Bell's Fruit and Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo's Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Age UK Oldham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Avalon Park Care Home HC-One Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Birchwood Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Austerlands Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bhatti Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
Questions about Bell's Fruit and Veg
What is Bell's Fruit and Veg's food hygiene rating?
Bell's Fruit and Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 11 January 2023.
Is Bell's Fruit and Veg 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bell's Fruit and Veg last inspected?
Bell's Fruit and Veg was last inspected on 11 January 2023, more than 3 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 Bell's Fruit and Veg?
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 Bell's Fruit and Veg compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Bell's Fruit and Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Bell's Fruit and Veg 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Bell's Fruit and Veg and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Bell's Fruit and Veg is one of 40 rated food businesses in Lees. See every hygiene rating in Lees →
Oldham inspects and rates 1,939 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Oldham →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.oldham.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →