The George Tavern

Oldham

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 19 December 2025 by Oldham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The George Tavern, from June 2021 to December 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The George Tavern.

Food hygiene rating history for The George Tavern
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
27 June 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
19 December 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The George Tavern in Oldham has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

42 George Street,
Oldham,
OL1 1LB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The George Tavern. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The George Tavern?

Food hygiene at The George Tavern is inspected by Oldham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.oldham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The George Tavern

What is The George Tavern’s food hygiene rating?

The George Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 December 2025.

When was The George Tavern last inspected?

The George Tavern was last inspected by Oldham on 19 December 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.