Baba's Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Baba's Local 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 3 February 2021, more than 5 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: 59 Cedar Crescent, Chadderton, OL9 0DW
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Baba's Local 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% | ← Baba's Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Baba's Local 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 Baba's Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Trees Primary School School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Aura Cafeteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Alex's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Annas Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| AB Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
Questions about Baba's Local
What is Baba's Local's food hygiene rating?
Baba's Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 3 February 2021.
Is Baba's Local 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 Baba's Local last inspected?
Baba's Local was last inspected on 3 February 2021, more than 5 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 Baba's Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baba's Local compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Baba's Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Baba's Local 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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