The Spinners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Oldham
The Spinners Arms 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 17 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: 38 Woodbrook Road, Springhead, OL4 4BS
How it compares in Oldham
That puts The Spinners Arms among the 1,255 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 | 1,255 | 75% | ← The Spinners Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 235 | 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 260 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 Spinners Arms 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 Spinners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austerlands Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Austerlands Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Age UK Oldham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Bell's Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2021 |
| British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Apollo's Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Brooklands Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
Questions about The Spinners Arms
What is The Spinners Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Spinners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 17 April 2026.
Is The Spinners Arms 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 Spinners Arms last inspected?
The Spinners Arms was last inspected on 17 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 Spinners Arms?
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 Spinners Arms compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,679 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and The Spinners Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects The Spinners Arms 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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