Westwood Bazaar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Westwood Bazaar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2022, more than 3 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: Unit 1 & 2 Ellen Business Park, Quebec Street, OL9 6QJ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Westwood Bazaar 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% | ← Westwood Bazaar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Westwood Bazaar 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 Westwood Bazaar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Amina Sweets & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Al Saggar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Aura Cafeteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Baba's Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2021 |
| Age UK Oldham Selina House Day Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
Questions about Westwood Bazaar
What is Westwood Bazaar's food hygiene rating?
Westwood Bazaar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 19 November 2022.
Is Westwood Bazaar 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westwood Bazaar last inspected?
Westwood Bazaar was last inspected on 19 November 2022, more than 3 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 Westwood Bazaar?
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 Westwood Bazaar compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Westwood Bazaar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Westwood Bazaar 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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