The Rams Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
The Rams Head 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 16 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: Rams Head Inn, Ripponden Road, Denshaw, OL3 5UN
How it compares in Oldham
That puts The Rams Head 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% | ← The Rams Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rams Head 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 Rams Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & J McLintock Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Friarmere Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Castleshaw Outdoor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Cavallo Coffee Box - Mobile Trailer Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Buckies Out of School Club Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Grains Bar Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Saddleworth Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about The Rams Head
What is The Rams Head's food hygiene rating?
The Rams Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 16 April 2026.
Is The Rams Head 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 The Rams Head last inspected?
The Rams Head was last inspected on 16 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 The Rams Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rams Head compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and The Rams Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects The Rams Head 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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