Old Original food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Old Original holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 2 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: Old Original Inn, Thurston Clough Road, Delph, OL4 3RX
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Old Original 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 Original | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Original 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 Original, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austerlands Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Austerlands Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bay Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Co op Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bakestones Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Cost Cutter Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2023 |
Questions about Old Original
What is Old Original's food hygiene rating?
Old Original has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Old Original 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Original last inspected?
Old Original was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Original?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Original compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Old Original is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Old Original 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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