Salem Village Store & Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Salem Village Store & Newsagent 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 18 February 2024, more than 2 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: 499 Lees Road, Oldham, OL4 3AF
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Salem Village Store & Newsagent 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% | ← Salem Village Store & Newsagent | |
| 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 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 Salem Village Store & Newsagent 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 Salem Village Store & Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Park Care Home HC-One Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Apollo's Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bhatti Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Bell's Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Age UK Oldham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Anco Food Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Salem Village Store & Newsagent
What is Salem Village Store & Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Salem Village Store & Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 18 February 2024.
Is Salem Village Store & Newsagent 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 Salem Village Store & Newsagent last inspected?
Salem Village Store & Newsagent was last inspected on 18 February 2024, more than 2 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 Salem Village Store & Newsagent?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Salem Village Store & Newsagent compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Salem Village Store & Newsagent holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Salem Village Store & Newsagent 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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