Bear On The Hill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
Bear On The Hill 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 5 May 2025, 14 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: 173 Huddersfield Road, Oldham, OL1 3PA
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Bear On The Hill 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% | ← Bear On The Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bear On The Hill 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 Bear On The Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2021 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Baby Bears Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| A-Star Kids Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| 24 Mocktails Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Bhatti Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Anco Food Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Bear On The Hill
What is Bear On The Hill's food hygiene rating?
Bear On The Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 5 May 2025.
Is Bear On The Hill 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 Bear On The Hill last inspected?
Bear On The Hill was last inspected on 5 May 2025, 14 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 Bear On The Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bear On The Hill compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Bear On The Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Bear On The Hill 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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