Howards Food Truck

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-09-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Howards Food Truck is a mobile caterer located at Mobile Trader, Oldham, in the Oldham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Oldham oversees 1,930 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Oldham is 4.6 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Mobile caterer
Address
Mobile Trader, Oldham
Postcode
Not available
Local Authority
Oldham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
117446

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Howards Food Truck?

Howards Food Truck has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Oldham.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a mobile caterer?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Howards Food Truck last inspected?

Howards Food Truck was last inspected on 2025-09-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Howards Food Truck improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.