Diggle Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Diggle Post Office 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
The rating dates from 13 October 2021, more than 4 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.
Address: 168 Huddersfield Road, Diggle, OL3 5PJ
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Diggle Post Office 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% | ← Diggle Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Diggle Post Office 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 Diggle Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diggle Day Nursery & Education Centre Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Saddleworth Cookery School Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Diggle Band Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Kate's Kitchen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Prep'd Up Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Diggle Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Diggle Before and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| L and A Holiday Club Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
Questions about Diggle Post Office
What is Diggle Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Diggle Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 13 October 2021.
Is Diggle Post Office 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 Diggle Post Office last inspected?
Diggle Post Office was last inspected on 13 October 2021, more than 4 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 Diggle Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Diggle Post Office compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Diggle Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Diggle Post Office 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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