Old Cobblers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldham
Old Cobblers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2022, more than 4 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: Old Cobblers Shop, Kinders Lane, Greenfield, OL3 7BW
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Old Cobblers 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% | ← Old Cobblers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Old Cobblers 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 Old Cobblers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Newsagents Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Greenfield Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Friezland Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Boarshurst Band Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Greenfield Primary School School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Little Saddleworth Pie Company Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Friezland Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
Questions about Old Cobblers
What is Old Cobblers's food hygiene rating?
Old Cobblers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 18 January 2022.
Is Old Cobblers 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Cobblers last inspected?
Old Cobblers was last inspected on 18 January 2022, more than 4 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 Old Cobblers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Cobblers compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Old Cobblers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Old Cobblers 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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