Banktop Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Banktop Tavern 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 11 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bank Top Tavern King Square, King Street, Oldham, OL8 1ES
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Banktop Tavern among the 1,255 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 | 1,255 | 75% | ← Banktop Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 235 | 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 260 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 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 Banktop Tavern 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 Banktop Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afsana Convenience Store Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Ambitions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Ashton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Aria Cash and Carry Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2022 |
| Bhatti Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| A Brothers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Bakur Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Banktop Tavern
What is Banktop Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Banktop Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 11 February 2024.
Is Banktop Tavern 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 Banktop Tavern last inspected?
Banktop Tavern was last inspected on 11 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Banktop Tavern?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Banktop Tavern compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,679 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Banktop Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Banktop Tavern 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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