Dr Kershaws Hospice food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Oldham
Dr Kershaws Hospice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: Dr Kershaws Hospice, Turf Lane, Royton, OL2 6EU
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Dr Kershaws Hospice 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% | ← Dr Kershaws Hospice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dr Kershaws Hospice 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 Dr Kershaws Hospice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Food Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| Arumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Age UK Oldham Selina House Day Care Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
Questions about Dr Kershaws Hospice
What is Dr Kershaws Hospice's food hygiene rating?
Dr Kershaws Hospice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Dr Kershaws Hospice 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dr Kershaws Hospice last inspected?
Dr Kershaws Hospice was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Dr Kershaws Hospice?
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 Dr Kershaws Hospice compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Dr Kershaws Hospice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Dr Kershaws Hospice 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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