The Gate Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
The Gate Inn 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 31 October 2025, 8 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: 217 Huddersfield Road, Diggle, OL3 5PQ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts The Gate Inn among the 1,253 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 | 1,253 | 75% | ← The Gate Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 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 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 Gate Inn 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 Gate Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diggle Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Diggle Band Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Diggle Post Office Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| Kate's Kitchen Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Prep'd Up Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Diggle Day Nursery & Education Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Saddleworth Cookery School Ltd School/college/university | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Saddleworth High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about The Gate Inn
What is The Gate Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Gate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 31 October 2025.
Is The Gate Inn 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 Gate Inn last inspected?
The Gate Inn was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 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 Gate Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gate Inn compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and The Gate Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects The Gate Inn 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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