Lowerhouse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Lowerhouse Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 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: 116 Derker Street, Oldham, OL1 3PG
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Lowerhouse Inn 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% | ← Lowerhouse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lowerhouse Inn 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 Lowerhouse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear On The Hill Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2021 |
| Baby Bears Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| 24 Mocktails Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| A-Star Kids Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Beever Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Lowerhouse Inn
What is Lowerhouse Inn's food hygiene rating?
Lowerhouse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Lowerhouse Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lowerhouse Inn last inspected?
Lowerhouse Inn was last inspected on 12 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 Lowerhouse Inn?
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 Lowerhouse Inn compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Lowerhouse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Lowerhouse Inn 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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