St Matthews Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Oldham
St Matthews Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Matthews Playgroup, Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, OL1 2RQ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts St Matthews Playgroup 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% | ← St Matthews Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Matthews Playgroup 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 St Matthews Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Mills Hill Infant School", School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| ASDA Living Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bare Trees Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Baba's Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2021 |
| Annas Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Aura Cafeteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Alex's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about St Matthews Playgroup
What is St Matthews Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
St Matthews Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 27 November 2024.
Is St Matthews Playgroup 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Matthews Playgroup last inspected?
St Matthews Playgroup was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 St Matthews Playgroup?
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 St Matthews Playgroup compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and St Matthews Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects St Matthews Playgroup 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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