Pickwicks Potatoes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oldham
Pickwicks Potatoes 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 3 February 2024, more than 2 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: Market Hall, Albion Street, Oldham, OL1 3BG
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Pickwicks Potatoes 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% | ← Pickwicks Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pickwicks Potatoes 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 Pickwicks Potatoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Billingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Ashton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Banktop Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| Afsana Convenience Store Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Ambitions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Appledore Private Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Age UK Oldham Selina House Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
Questions about Pickwicks Potatoes
What is Pickwicks Potatoes's food hygiene rating?
Pickwicks Potatoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 3 February 2024.
Is Pickwicks Potatoes 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 Pickwicks Potatoes last inspected?
Pickwicks Potatoes was last inspected on 3 February 2024, more than 2 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 Pickwicks Potatoes?
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 Pickwicks Potatoes compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Pickwicks Potatoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Pickwicks Potatoes 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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