R M A Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
R M A Newsagent 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
This is a fresh result: R M A Newsagent was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 87 Coleridge Road, Oldham, OL1 4RJ
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so R M A Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,491 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ← R M A Newsagent | |
| 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 R M A Newsagent 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 R M A Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bells Day Care Centre Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Asda Cafe (In Store) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| A&A Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| 3 Chefs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Blue Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
Questions about R M A Newsagent
What is R M A Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
R M A Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Oldham Council on 12 May 2026.
Is R M A Newsagent 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 R M A Newsagent last inspected?
R M A Newsagent was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 R M A Newsagent?
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 R M A Newsagent compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while R M A Newsagent holds a 3. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects R M A Newsagent 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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