Play Alma Mater food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Oldham
Play Alma Mater holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Play Alma Mater was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 123 Long Lane, Chadderton, OL9 8AY
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Play Alma Mater among the 1,253 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 | 1,253 | 75% | ← Play Alma Mater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 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 Play Alma Mater 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 Play Alma Mater, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgrove House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Beefeater Whitegate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Bakers Heaven Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2020 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Asia Thai Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Anglers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2021 |
Questions about Play Alma Mater
What is Play Alma Mater's food hygiene rating?
Play Alma Mater has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Play Alma Mater 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Play Alma Mater last inspected?
Play Alma Mater was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Play Alma Mater?
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 Play Alma Mater compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Play Alma Mater is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Play Alma Mater 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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