Food hygiene ratings in Oldham
Oldham inspects and rates 1,908 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,686 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 222 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Oldham
Standards here are good: 76% of rated businesses in Oldham hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 96 businesses, 6% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,287 | 76% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | 1% |
Towns in Oldham
Food hygiene ratings for each town Oldham inspects.
- Chadderton 206 places
- Royton 155 places
- Failsworth 138 places
- Shaw 116 places
- Uppermill 50 places
- Lees 40 places
- Delph 34 places
- Greenfield 31 places
- Springhead 21 places
- Diggle 18 places
Recently inspected in Oldham
The most recent inspections published by Oldham, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruger Fjord Ltd | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Secret Pizza Co | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Penny's Pantry | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Al Raees | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Eastern Light | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Oldham Star Kebab and Pizza House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Elsa Store | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Ottie Bear Pizza | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Winos | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Barty's | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Giuseppe's | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Junction Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Oldham
The lowest-rated food businesses in Oldham are listed below. 9 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 26 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 July 2026 |
| Uncles Tea | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 9 July 2026 |
| Lahori Grill & Tawa | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 29 June 2026 |
| Empty Bellies | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| The Dark Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 April 2026 |
| Chaska Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| A1 Sweet Centre | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Al Amin Superstore | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 6 December 2025 |
| Costcutter | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 November 2025 |
| Coppice News | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 July 2026 |
| The British Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 July 2026 |
| Happy House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| Madina Foodstore | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 June 2026 |
| Magazin Romanesc Oldham | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 June 2026 |
| Bay Leaf | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Lana Thai | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| New Flame Fix | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 May 2026 |
| Empire Suite | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 April 2026 |
| Eastern Catering Services | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 April 2026 |
| Reels Fish & Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Oldham
How many food businesses does Oldham rate?
Oldham publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,908 businesses, of which 1,686 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Oldham?
76% of rated businesses in Oldham hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Oldham have a bad hygiene rating?
96 food businesses in Oldham hold a rating of 2 or below, including 9 rated 0 and 26 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Oldham?
Environmental health officers employed by Oldham carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Oldham
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- "Mills Hill Infant School", 5 - Very good
- 2 Sisters Thai Food 5 - Very good
- 24 Mocktails Limited 5 - Very good
- 247Hotel.com 5 - Very good
- 3 Chefs 5 - Very good
- A & Z Fruit & Veg - YR06 ZFD 5 - Very good
- A Brothers 5 - Very good
- A Slice of Saddleworth 5 - Very good
- A&A Mini Market 5 - Very good
- A-Star Kids Pre-School 5 - Very good
- AB Snax 5 - Very good
- Abaseen Oldham 5 - Very good
- Abbey Hey Care Home 5 - Very good
- Abbey Hills Local Shopper 5 - Very good
- Abbeyhills Grocery Store 5 - Very good
- Abbeyhills Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Absolutely PHAB Club Oldham 5 - Very good
- Achar by Husna 5 - Very good
- Acorn Club - Before & After School 5 - Very good
- Adanos 5 - Very good
- Adorable Steps Childcare Limited 5 - Very good
- African Delicious 5 - Very good
- Afsana Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Age UK Oldham 5 - Very good
- Age UK Oldham Catering 5 - Very good
- Age UK Oldham Selina House Day Care 5 - Very good
- Ahmad Grocers 5 - Very good
- AI Catering Services 5 - Very good
- AI Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Al Raees 5 - Very good
- Al Saggar 5 - Very good
- Albion Tap 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd. 5 - Very good
- Alex's Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Alexandra James Luxury Gifts & Hampers 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Park School 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Preschool 5 - Very good
- Ali General Store 5 - Very good
- Align & Reform Limited 5 - Very good
- All Saints Hospital 5 - Very good
- Alora Coffee 5 - Very good
- Alt Academy 5 - Very good
- Ambala Oldham 5 - Very good
- Ambitions 5 - Very good
- Amelia's Cakes 5 - Very good
- Amina Sweets & Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Anbridge Care Home 5 - Very good
- Anco Food Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Andrea's Cupcakes N Bakes 5 - Very good
- Anglers Arms 5 - Very good
- Annas Community Cafe 5 - Very good
- Apollo's Greek Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Appledore Private Day Nursery Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aria Cash and Carry Ltd 5 - Very good
- Armstrongs Fish & Chips 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-28. Browse all UK councils →