Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) 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 27 May 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: 3 Parkgate, Chadderton, OL9 0AW
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ← Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 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 Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) 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 Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Trees Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| ASDA Living Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Baba's Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2021 |
| Aura Cafeteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Annas Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Alex's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| AB Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)
What is Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)'s food hygiene rating?
Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 27 May 2023.
Is Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) 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 Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) last inspected?
Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) was last inspected on 27 May 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 Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO)?
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 Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Yasir Newsagents (Burnley Lane PO) 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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