Railway and Linnet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Railway and Linnet holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 August 2021, more than 4 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: 369 Grimshaw Lane, Chadderton, M24 1GQ
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway and Linnet sits behind roughly 1,253 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ← Railway and Linnet | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Railway and Linnet 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 Railway and Linnet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytree Park Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Baytree Convenience Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| "Mills Hill Infant School", School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Archmoor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bakers Heaven Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Railway and Linnet
What is Railway and Linnet's food hygiene rating?
Railway and Linnet has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 19 August 2021.
Is Railway and Linnet safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Railway and Linnet last inspected?
Railway and Linnet was last inspected on 19 August 2021, more than 4 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 Railway and Linnet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Railway and Linnet compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Railway and Linnet holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Railway and Linnet 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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