Local Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Local Bargains holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 178 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL9 7BN
How it compares in Oldham
A 2 is rare: only 65 of 1,680 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 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ← Local Bargains | |
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Local Bargains 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 Local Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashi's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Attock Superstores Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| All Saints Hospital Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Ashti Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| 247Hotel.com Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bakey Cakeyz Events Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Absolutely PHAB Club Oldham Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Local Bargains
What is Local Bargains's food hygiene rating?
Local Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Oldham Council on 6 July 2023.
Is Local Bargains safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Local Bargains last inspected?
Local Bargains was last inspected on 6 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 Local Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Local Bargains compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Local Bargains holds a 2. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Local Bargains 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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