Old Bell Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldham
Old Bell Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5 Huddersfield Road, Delph, OL3 5EG
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Old Bell 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% | ← Old Bell 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 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 Old Bell 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 Old Bell Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakestones Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Delph & Dobcross Cricket & Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Fresca Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Co op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Delph Brass Band Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2021 |
| Bay Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Delve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Old Bell Inn
What is Old Bell Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old Bell Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Old Bell 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Bell Inn last inspected?
Old Bell Inn was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 9 months 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 Old Bell 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Bell Inn compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Old Bell Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Old Bell 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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