Heyside Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Oldham
Heyside Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 February 2023, 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: St Marks Church, Perth Street, Royton, OL2 6LY
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Heyside Pre-School sits behind roughly 1,254 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ← Heyside Pre-School | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Heyside Pre-School 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 Heyside Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Best Food Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| 3 Chefs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Boop Royton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2025 |
| Arumba Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Asda Cafe (In Store) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2025 |
Questions about Heyside Pre-School
What is Heyside Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Heyside Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 21 February 2023.
Is Heyside Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heyside Pre-School last inspected?
Heyside Pre-School was last inspected on 21 February 2023, 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 Heyside Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heyside Pre-School compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Heyside Pre-School holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Heyside Pre-School 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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