Lydia's Tea Room food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oldham
Lydia's Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Foxdenton Park, Foxdenton Lane, Chadderton, OL9 9QS
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Lydia's Tea Room among the 1,251 places in Oldham holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,251 | 74% | ← Lydia's Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 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 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 Lydia's Tea Room 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 Lydia's Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Club - Before & After School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Absolutely PHAB Club Oldham Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| AB Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Ashi's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Annas Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bakers Heaven Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Baytree Park Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
Questions about Lydia's Tea Room
What is Lydia's Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Lydia's Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Lydia's Tea Room 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lydia's Tea Room last inspected?
Lydia's Tea Room was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Lydia's Tea Room?
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 Lydia's Tea Room compare to other places in Oldham?
74% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Lydia's Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Lydia's Tea Room 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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