Lees Road Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Lees Road Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 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: 131 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 1JW
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Lees Road Service Station among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ← Lees Road Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 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 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 Lees Road Service Station 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 Lees Road Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Apollo's Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bell's Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Age UK Oldham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Avalon Park Care Home HC-One Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Bhatti Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
Questions about Lees Road Service Station
What is Lees Road Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Lees Road Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Lees Road Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lees Road Service Station last inspected?
Lees Road Service Station was last inspected on 28 October 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 Lees Road Service Station?
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 Lees Road Service Station compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Lees Road Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Lees Road Service Station 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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