Heron Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Heron Foods Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 May 2021, more than 5 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: 12-16 High Street, Oldham, OL1 1JA
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Heron Foods Ltd 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% | ← Heron Foods Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Heron Foods Ltd 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 Heron Foods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Afsana Convenience Store Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Banktop Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| Ambitions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Age UK Oldham Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Appledore Private Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Age UK Oldham Selina House Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
Questions about Heron Foods Ltd
What is Heron Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Heron Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 12 May 2021.
Is Heron Foods Ltd 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heron Foods Ltd last inspected?
Heron Foods Ltd was last inspected on 12 May 2021, more than 5 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 Heron Foods Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Heron Foods Ltd compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Heron Foods Ltd holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Heron Foods Ltd 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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