1,894 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 76.9% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,894 registered food businesses for Oldham. Of these, 1,702 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 37 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Sweet Centre | OL8 1QT | 0 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Al Amin Superstore | OL9 6QB | 0 | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Empty Bellies | M35 0DL | 0 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| K's Lounge Bar & Indian Restaurant | OL4 4QJ | 0 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Lahori Grill & Tawa | OL1 1SR | 0 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| The Dark Kitchen | OL1 3SW | 0 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| The Grill | OL9 6QB | 0 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Al's Express | OL1 3TH | 1 | Sep 09, 2026 |
| Between Bites | OL4 5SF | 1 | Aug 05, 2026 |
| Burg'zilla | OL8 1HQ | 1 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Central Snooker Club | OL9 6AY | 1 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Chaska Takeaway | OL4 1AR | 1 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Coppice News | OL8 1AA | 1 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Datta Cash & Carry Ltd | OL4 1AX | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Eastern Catering Services | OL4 1EB | 1 | Apr 09, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,308 food businesses in Oldham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.9% 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.