Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Oldham
Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 15 March 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.
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd sits behind roughly 1,253 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ← Flitcroft's Homebaked 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Flitcroft's Homebaked 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.
Questions about Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd
What is Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 15 March 2024.
Is Flitcroft's Homebaked 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd last inspected?
Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd was last inspected on 15 March 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 Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Flitcroft's Homebaked Ltd holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Flitcroft's Homebaked 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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