Boat House Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldham
Boat House Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: Alexandra Park, Queens Road, Oldham, OL8 2AX
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Boat House Cafe 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% | ← Boat House Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Boat House Cafe 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 Boat House Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Catering Services Other catering premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| AI Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Alexandra Nursing Home Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Ali General Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2021 |
| Alexandra Park School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Alexandra Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Abbey Hey Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Age UK Oldham Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Boat House Cafe
What is Boat House Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Boat House Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Boat House Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boat House Cafe last inspected?
Boat House Cafe was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Boat House Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boat House Cafe compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Boat House Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Boat House Cafe 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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