Green Hill Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Green Hill Food Store holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 12-14 Sickle Street, Oldham, OL4 1SB
How it compares in Oldham
A 2 is rare: only 65 of 1,680 rated places in Oldham score this low, about one in 26. 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ← Green Hill Food Store | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Green Hill Food Store the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Green Hill Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Catering Services Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| AI Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Alexandra Nursing Home Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Ali General Store Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2021 |
| Alexandra Park School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Age UK Oldham Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Alexandra Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Abbeyhills Grocery Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Green Hill Food Store
What is Green Hill Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Green Hill Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Oldham Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Green Hill Food Store safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Green Hill Food Store last inspected?
Green Hill Food Store was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 Green Hill Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Green Hill Food Store compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Green Hill Food Store holds a 2. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Green Hill Food Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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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