Veg In The Park (V.I.P) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldham
Veg In The Park (V.I.P) 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
The rating dates from 21 August 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: Waterhead Park, Peach Road, Oldham, OL4 2HX
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Veg In The Park (V.I.P) 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% | ← Veg In The Park (V.I.P) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Veg In The Park (V.I.P) 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 Veg In The Park (V.I.P), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| A&A Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Bear On The Hill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2025 |
| Austerlands Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Austerlands Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2021 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Veg In The Park (V.I.P)
What is Veg In The Park (V.I.P)'s food hygiene rating?
Veg In The Park (V.I.P) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 21 August 2023.
Is Veg In The Park (V.I.P) 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 Veg In The Park (V.I.P) last inspected?
Veg In The Park (V.I.P) was last inspected on 21 August 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 Veg In The Park (V.I.P)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Veg In The Park (V.I.P) compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Veg In The Park (V.I.P) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Veg In The Park (V.I.P) 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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