Shaw Road Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Shaw Road Off Licence holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 February 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: 254 Shaw Road, Royton, OL2 6NZ
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Shaw Road Off Licence sits behind roughly 1,491 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ← Shaw Road Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shaw Road Off Licence 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 Shaw Road Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Best Food Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Arumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| 3 Chefs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Asda Cafe (In Store) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
Questions about Shaw Road Off Licence
What is Shaw Road Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Shaw Road Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Oldham Council on 28 February 2023.
Is Shaw Road Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Shaw Road Off Licence last inspected?
Shaw Road Off Licence was last inspected on 28 February 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 Shaw Road Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shaw Road Off Licence compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Shaw Road Off Licence holds a 3. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Shaw Road Off Licence 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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