Lau's Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oldham
Lau's Chippy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 714-716 Ashton Road, Oldham, OL8 3HW
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Lau's Chippy 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% | ← Lau's Chippy | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lau's Chippy 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 Lau's Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| As Good As it Gets Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Avro Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Ayaan Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Ahmad Grocers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Abaseen Oldham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Lau's Chippy
What is Lau's Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Lau's Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Lau's Chippy 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lau's Chippy last inspected?
Lau's Chippy was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months 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 Lau's Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lau's Chippy compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Lau's Chippy holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Lau's Chippy 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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