Lees Convenience Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Lees Convenience Store Ltd 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 21 February 2023, 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: 63 High Street, Lees, OL4 3BN
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Lees Convenience Store Ltd 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% | ← Lees Convenience Store Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lees Convenience Store Ltd 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 Lees Convenience Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo's Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bell's Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Age UK Oldham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Avalon Park Care Home HC-One Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Bhatti Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Birchwood Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Lees Convenience Store Ltd
What is Lees Convenience Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lees Convenience Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 21 February 2023.
Is Lees Convenience Store Ltd 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 Lees Convenience Store Ltd last inspected?
Lees Convenience Store Ltd was last inspected on 21 February 2023, 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 Lees Convenience Store Ltd?
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 Lees Convenience Store Ltd compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Lees Convenience Store Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Lees Convenience Store Ltd 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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