Oldham Sixth Form College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Oldham Sixth Form College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 2025, 12 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: Oldham Sixth Form College, Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Oldham Sixth Form College among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ← Oldham Sixth Form College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 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 Oldham Sixth Form College 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 Oldham Sixth Form College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banktop Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| Afsana Convenience Store Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Ambitions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Bhatti Foods Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Aria Cash and Carry Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2022 |
| Bakur Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| A Brothers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
Questions about Oldham Sixth Form College
What is Oldham Sixth Form College's food hygiene rating?
Oldham Sixth Form College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Oldham Sixth Form College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oldham Sixth Form College last inspected?
Oldham Sixth Form College was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 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 Oldham Sixth Form College?
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 Oldham Sixth Form College compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Oldham Sixth Form College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Oldham Sixth Form College 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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