Neil Mellor Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Neil Mellor Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Neil Mellor Butchers was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4a New Street, Uppermill, OL3 6AU
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Neil Mellor Butchers 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% | ← Neil Mellor Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Neil Mellor Butchers 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 Neil Mellor Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Grande Veloce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Albion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Caffe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| J W Buckley Ltd - Bakers Manufacturers/packers | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Little Shop Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Kobe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Neil Mellor Butchers
What is Neil Mellor Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Neil Mellor Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Neil Mellor Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Neil Mellor Butchers last inspected?
Neil Mellor Butchers 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 Neil Mellor Butchers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Neil Mellor Butchers compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Neil Mellor Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Neil Mellor Butchers 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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