Turks Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Turks Head holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: 119 Castleton Road, Royton, OL2 6UP
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Turks Head sits behind roughly 1,491 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ← Turks Head | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Turks Head 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 Turks Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Boop Royton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2025 |
| Arumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Bru'd Awakening Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
| Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Blue Diamond Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Brisky's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Beal Vale Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Turks Head
What is Turks Head's food hygiene rating?
Turks Head has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Oldham Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Turks Head safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Turks Head last inspected?
Turks Head was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Turks Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Turks Head compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Turks Head holds a 3. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Turks Head 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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