Commercial Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Commercial Inn 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 5 July 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: 30 Smallbrook Road, Shaw, OL2 7UQ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Commercial Inn 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% | ← Commercial Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Commercial Inn 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 Commercial Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery in the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Beal Vale Primary School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Buckstones Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Big Lamp Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bengal Curry Pot Shaw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Crompton Central Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2022 |
| China Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| cissie barlow Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2024 |
Questions about Commercial Inn
What is Commercial Inn's food hygiene rating?
Commercial Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Commercial Inn 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 Commercial Inn last inspected?
Commercial Inn was last inspected on 5 July 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 Commercial Inn?
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 Commercial Inn compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Commercial Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Commercial Inn 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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