Medlock Court Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Medlock Court Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Medlock Court, Medlock Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LD, in the Oldham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 January 2026, 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 5 — very good), 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. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Medlock Court, Medlock Way, Lees, Oldham
Postcode
OL4 3LD
Local Authority
Oldham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
86212

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Medlock Court Care Home?

Medlock Court Care Home 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Medlock Court Care Home last inspected?

Medlock Court Care Home was last inspected on 2026-01-12. 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 Medlock Court Care Home located?

Medlock Court Care Home is located at Medlock Court, Medlock Way, Lees, Oldham , OL4 3LD, in the Oldham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OL4 postcode area.