The Venue food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
The Venue 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 30 March 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: 72 High Street, Lees, OL4 5AA
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Venue 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% | ← The Venue | |
| 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 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 The Venue 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 The Venue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell's Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Apollo's Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Age UK Oldham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Avalon Park Care Home HC-One Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Birchwood Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Austerlands Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
Questions about The Venue
What is The Venue's food hygiene rating?
The Venue has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 30 March 2023.
Is The Venue 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 The Venue last inspected?
The Venue was last inspected on 30 March 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 The Venue?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Venue compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while The Venue holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects The Venue 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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The Venue is one of 40 rated food businesses in Lees. See every hygiene rating in Lees →
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