1,914 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Oldham are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Oldham currently has 1,914 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,697 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 22 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Amin Superstore | OL9 6QB | 0 | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Euro Shop | OL8 1QQ | 0 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Lahori Grill & Tawa | OL1 1SR | 0 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| A1 Sweet Centre | OL8 1QT | 1 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Best In Convenience Store | OL1 3RR | 1 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Central Snooker Club | OL9 6AY | 1 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Datta Cash & Carry Ltd | OL4 1AX | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Empty Bellies | M35 0DL | 1 | May 17, 2024 |
| European Mini Market | OL8 1NW | 1 | Nov 08, 2025 |
| Family Tree Cafe | OL9 8EU | 1 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Kingdo House | OL4 5LX | 1 | Mar 29, 2025 |
| Mel's Butty Box | 1 | Aug 13, 2025 | |
| S Ogden & Sons | OL4 4LA | 1 | Dec 04, 2025 |
| St George's Care Centre | OL1 4RU | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Tandle View Court Restaurant | OL2 5QT | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
There are currently 1,267 food businesses in Oldham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Oldham depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.