42 High Street food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oldham
42 High Street holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: 42 High Street was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 42 High Street, Uppermill, OL3 6HA
How it compares in Oldham
A 2 is rare: only 65 of 1,679 rated places in Oldham score this low, about one in 26. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,255 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 235 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ← 42 High Street | |
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At 42 High Street the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to 42 High Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Hot Duck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Hei Hei Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Albion Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| J W Buckley Ltd - Bakers Manufacturers/packers | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Caffe Grande Abaco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about 42 High Street
What is 42 High Street's food hygiene rating?
42 High Street has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Oldham Council on 21 May 2026.
Is 42 High Street safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was 42 High Street last inspected?
42 High Street was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 42 High Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 42 High Street compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,679 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while 42 High Street holds a 2. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects 42 High Street and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Oldham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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42 High Street is one of 50 rated food businesses in Uppermill. See every hygiene rating in Uppermill →
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