Union Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Oldham
Union Newsagents holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1BD
How it compares in Oldham
That puts Union Newsagents among the 1,254 places in Oldham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 75% | ← Union Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 14% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Union Newsagents 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 Union Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afsana Convenience Store Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Ambitions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Banktop Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2024 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Billingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Ashton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Bakur Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bhatti Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Union Newsagents
What is Union Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Union Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Oldham Council on 19 August 2024.
Is Union Newsagents safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Union Newsagents last inspected?
Union Newsagents was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 months 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 Union Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Union Newsagents compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, and Union Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Union Newsagents 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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