The Village Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
The Village Discount Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 June 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: 633 Ripponden Road, Oldham, OL1 4JU
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Discount Store 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% | ← The Village Discount Store | |
| 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 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 The Village Discount Store 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 The Village Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bells Day Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| A&A Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Asda Cafe (In Store) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| Austerlands Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
Questions about The Village Discount Store
What is The Village Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
The Village Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 6 June 2023.
Is The Village Discount Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Discount Store last inspected?
The Village Discount Store was last inspected on 6 June 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 The Village Discount Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Village Discount Store compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while The Village Discount Store holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects The Village Discount Store 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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