The Bread & Butter Thing
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Bread & Butter Thing is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at "Bethesda Church", Dogford Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6UA, in the Oldham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Bread & Butter Thing?
The Bread & Butter Thing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Oldham.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Bread & Butter Thing last inspected?
The Bread & Butter Thing 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.
Where is The Bread & Butter Thing located?
The Bread & Butter Thing is located at "Bethesda Church", Dogford Road, Royton, Oldham , OL2 6UA, in the Oldham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OL2 postcode area.