Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oldham
Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers 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 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 184-188 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1EN
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers among the 1,253 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 | 1,253 | 75% | ← Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers 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 Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Oldham Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Appledore Private Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| 24 Mocktails Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Ashton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| A-Star Kids Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Baby Bears Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Beever Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Billingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers
What is Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers's food hygiene rating?
Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers 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 Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers last inspected?
Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Pennine Mencap-Rhodes Bank Chambers 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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