Punjab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oldham
Punjab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 167 Waterloo Street, Oldham, OL4 1EN
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Punjab among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ← Punjab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 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 Punjab 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 Punjab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Catering Services Other catering premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| AI Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Alexandra Nursing Home Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Ali General Store Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2021 |
| Alexandra Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Alexandra Park School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Abbeyhills Grocery Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Anco Food Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Punjab
What is Punjab's food hygiene rating?
Punjab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Punjab 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Punjab last inspected?
Punjab was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 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 Punjab?
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 Punjab compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Punjab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Punjab 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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