Food hygiene ratings in Oldham
Our data holds 1,908 food businesses in Oldham, rated between 2017-04-18 and 2026-08-28. 67.5% (1,287) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 96 (5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Oldham 217th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Oldham
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,287 | 67.5% |
| 4 (good) | 221 | 11.6% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 81 | 4.2% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 61 | 3.2% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 26 | 1.4% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 9 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting inspection | 108 | 5.7% |
| Exempt | 115 | 6% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 455 | 50.3% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 | 68.2% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 | 59.4% |
| Other catering premises | 205 | 71.7% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 | 81.9% |
| School/college/university | 134 | 84.3% |
| Caring Premises | 133 | 76.7% |
| Mobile caterer | 97 | 86.6% |
Food businesses rated per month in Oldham
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Oldham
The 20 most recent of 96. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 51 - DNR - Wokology - Mr Shakes | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OL9 6BG |
| Just Jackets | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Mobile caterer | |
| Coppice News | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-21 | Retailers - other | OL8 1AA |
| The British Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-17 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OL2 8NP |
| Happy House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | OL4 2QZ |
| The Grill | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-13 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OL9 6QB |
| Uncles Tea | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OL4 1NZ |
| Kebabish Peri Peri | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-29 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OL9 6EJ |
| Lahori Grill & Tawa | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-29 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | OL1 1SR |
| Oldham Halal Meats | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-18 | Retailers - other | OL4 1NZ |
| Madina Foodstore | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-18 | Retailers - other | OL8 1AL |
| Magazin Romanesc Oldham | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-15 | Retailers - other | OL8 1QN |
| Bay Leaf | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OL3 5DL |
| Lana Thai | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-03 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | OL4 4QJ |
| 42 High Street | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-21 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | OL3 6HA |
| King William IV Hotel | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-21 | Pub/bar/nightclub | OL3 7DD |
| Premier | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Retailers - other | OL1 4JU |
| St George's Care Centre | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Caring Premises | OL1 4RU |
| Ayaan Butchers | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Retailers - other | OL8 1EG |
| Buzau | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Retailers - other | OL8 1LP |
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Questions about Oldham
How many food businesses in Oldham are rated 5 (very good)?
1,287 of 1,908 food businesses in Oldham (67.5%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-28.
Which food businesses in Oldham are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
96 food businesses in Oldham are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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