Cunninghams News/Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Cunninghams News/Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 January 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: 41 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH
How it compares in Oldham
In Oldham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Cunninghams News/Off Licence sits behind roughly 1,254 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ← Cunninghams News/Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cunninghams News/Off Licence none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cunninghams News/Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Billingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Banktop Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| Ashton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Afsana Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Age UK Oldham Selina House Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| Ambitions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Appledore Private Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Cunninghams News/Off Licence
What is Cunninghams News/Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Cunninghams News/Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oldham Council on 25 January 2023.
Is Cunninghams News/Off Licence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cunninghams News/Off Licence last inspected?
Cunninghams News/Off Licence was last inspected on 25 January 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 Cunninghams News/Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cunninghams News/Off Licence compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Cunninghams News/Off Licence holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Cunninghams News/Off Licence 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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