Beal Vale Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
Beal Vale Preschool holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 20 March 2024, more than 2 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: Beal Vale Primary School, Salts Street, Shaw, OL2 7SY
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Beal Vale Preschool sits behind roughly 1,251 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,251 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ← Beal Vale Preschool | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Beal Vale Preschool 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 Beal Vale Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beal Vale Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Big Lamp Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bengal Curry Pot Shaw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| China Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bakery in the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Blue Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about Beal Vale Preschool
What is Beal Vale Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Beal Vale Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Beal Vale Preschool 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beal Vale Preschool last inspected?
Beal Vale Preschool was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 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 Beal Vale Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beal Vale Preschool compare to other places in Oldham?
74% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Beal Vale Preschool holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Beal Vale Preschool 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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