Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) 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 March 2023, more than 3 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: 762 Rochdale Road, Royton, OL2 6XG
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) 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% | ← Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) 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 Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boop Royton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2025 |
| Arumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Blue Diamond Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Barnes Logistics Distributors/Transporters | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| ASDA Living Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
Questions about Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores)
What is Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores)'s food hygiene rating?
Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 28 March 2023.
Is Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) 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 Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) last inspected?
Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) was last inspected on 28 March 2023, more than 3 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 Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores)?
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 Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Royton Supermarket (Premier Stores) 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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