Gods Own Ministry food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oldham
Gods Own Ministry 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Ivy Mill, Crown Street, Failsworth, M35 9BG
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Gods Own Ministry 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% | ← Gods Own Ministry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gods Own Ministry 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 Gods Own Ministry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Delicious Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Asia Thai Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Adanos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Ashgrove House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about Gods Own Ministry
What is Gods Own Ministry's food hygiene rating?
Gods Own Ministry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Gods Own Ministry 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 Gods Own Ministry last inspected?
Gods Own Ministry was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Gods Own Ministry?
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 Gods Own Ministry compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Gods Own Ministry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Gods Own Ministry 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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