The Oxford Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochdale
The Oxford Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Oxford Inn was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 662 Whitworth Road, Rochdale, OL12 0TB
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Oxford Inn among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← The Oxford Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Oxford Inn 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 The Oxford Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbros @ Rack Break snooker club Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Bellas Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Aunt Marys Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bright & Breezy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Cambian Group Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Apna Tandoori & Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about The Oxford Inn
What is The Oxford Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Oxford Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Oxford Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oxford Inn last inspected?
The Oxford Inn was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oxford Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Oxford Inn compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Oxford Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Oxford Inn 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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