Harrops Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Harrops Farm Shop holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 21 May 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 135 Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, OL3 7JN
How it compares in Oldham
A 1 is rare: only 26 of 1,679 rated places in Oldham score this low, about one in 65. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,255 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 235 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← Harrops Farm Shop | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Harrops Farm Shop the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harrops Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Greenfield Newsagents Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Boarshurst Band Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Friezland Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Greenfield Primary School School/college/university | 427 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 Harrops Farm Shop
What is Harrops Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Harrops Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Oldham Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Harrops Farm Shop safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Harrops Farm Shop last inspected?
Harrops Farm Shop was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Harrops Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harrops Farm Shop compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,679 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Harrops Farm Shop holds a 1. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Harrops Farm Shop 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Oldham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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