Royton Brass Band & Musical food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Royton Brass Band & Musical holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 April 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: Royton Brass & Musical Band Cl, Sandy Lane, Royton, OL2 5QP
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Royton Brass Band & Musical sits behind roughly 1,254 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ← Royton Brass Band & Musical | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Brass Band & Musical 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 Brass Band & Musical, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| ASDA Living Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Best Food Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Royton Brass Band & Musical
What is Royton Brass Band & Musical's food hygiene rating?
Royton Brass Band & Musical has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 25 April 2023.
Is Royton Brass Band & Musical safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royton Brass Band & Musical last inspected?
Royton Brass Band & Musical was last inspected on 25 April 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 Brass Band & Musical?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royton Brass Band & Musical compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Royton Brass Band & Musical holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Royton Brass Band & Musical 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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