Billy's Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Billy's 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
This is a fresh result: Billy's Bar was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Oldham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Oldham ratings →
Address: Failsworth Home Guard Old Comr, Poplar Street, Failsworth, M35 0HY
How this rating has changed
Billy's Bar was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Billy's Bar among the 1,287 places in Oldham holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,287 | 76% | ← Billy's Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | 1% |
A further 222 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 Billy's 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 Billy's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| All Saints CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| African Delicious Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Aryan Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
Questions about Billy's Bar
What is Billy's Bar's food hygiene rating?
Billy's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 12 August 2026.
Is Billy's 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 Billy's Bar last inspected?
Billy's Bar was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Billy's 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 Billy's Bar compare to other places in Oldham?
76% of the 1,686 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Billy's Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Billy's 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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