Bricklayers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Bricklayers Arms 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: Bricklayers Arms 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: 14 Hardman Lane, Failsworth, M35 0DL
How this rating has changed
Bricklayers Arms has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 12 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
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 Bricklayers Arms 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% | ← Bricklayers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bricklayers Arms 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 Bricklayers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Delicious Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Adanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aryan Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Billy's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2020 |
Questions about Bricklayers Arms
What is Bricklayers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Bricklayers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 12 August 2026.
Is Bricklayers Arms 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 Bricklayers Arms last inspected?
Bricklayers Arms 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 Bricklayers Arms?
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 Bricklayers Arms compare to other places in Oldham?
76% of the 1,686 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Bricklayers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Bricklayers Arms 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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Bricklayers Arms is one of 138 rated food businesses in Failsworth. See every hygiene rating in Failsworth →
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