UCO Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldham
UCO Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 September 2022, more than 3 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: University Campus Oldham, Cromwell Street, Oldham, OL1 1BB
How it compares in Oldham
That puts UCO Cafe among the 1,253 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 | 1,253 | 75% | ← UCO Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 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 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 UCO Cafe 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 UCO Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambitions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Afsana Convenience Store Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Banktop Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Ashton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Bakur Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bhatti Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Age UK Oldham Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about UCO Cafe
What is UCO Cafe's food hygiene rating?
UCO Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 14 September 2022.
Is UCO Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was UCO Cafe last inspected?
UCO Cafe was last inspected on 14 September 2022, more than 3 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 UCO Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UCO Cafe compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and UCO Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects UCO Cafe 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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