What is the average food hygiene rating in Oldham?

The average food hygiene rating in Oldham is 4.56 out of 5, across 1,679 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Oldham compare with the national average for food hygiene?

75.1% of rated premises in Oldham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Oldham 237 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Oldham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,261 food businesses in Oldham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.1% of the 1,679 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Oldham have a low hygiene rating?

97 food businesses in Oldham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 7 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Oldham food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Oldham (1,939 establishments on record, 1,679 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Oldham

In Oldham, 75.1% of 1,679 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.56/5. These figures cover 1,939 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Oldham has 1,261 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,679 rated premises (75.1%). 97 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 75.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -4.6 pp
National rank: 237 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Oldham

5★ Very Good

1,261 (75.1%)

4★ Good

232 (13.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

89 (5.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

67 (4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

23 (1.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

7 (0.4%)

Plus 149 awaiting inspection and 111 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 149 awaiting inspection and 111 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Oldham: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Oldham?: The average food hygiene rating in Oldham is 4.56 out of 5, across 1,679 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Oldham compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 75.1% of rated premises in Oldham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Oldham 237 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Oldham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,261 food businesses in Oldham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.1% of the 1,679 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Oldham have a low hygiene rating?: 97 food businesses in Oldham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 7 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Oldham food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Oldham (1,939 establishments on record, 1,679 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Oldham

Fondant & Fleur at Hopwood CourtRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hopwood Court, Assheton Road, Shaw, Oldham · OL2 7LR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
FrydaysTakeaway/sandwich shop · 81 Oldham Road, Springhead, Oldham · OL4 4PH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Corner House CakesOther catering premises · OL2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Blackbird - Dough SocietyTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Greenfield Centre, Wellington Road, Greenfield, Oldham · OL3 7AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Neil Mellor ButchersRetailers - other · 4a New Street, Uppermill, Oldham · OL3 6AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Co opRetailers - other · 22-24 King Street, Delph, Oldham · OL3 5DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
St Theresa's R.C. Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Saint Theresas Rc Primary School, Whetstone Hill Road, Oldham · OL1 4NA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Tower of FunRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Prince Charlie Street, Derker, Oldham · OL1 4HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Hulme Grammar SchoolsSchool/college/university · Hulme Grammar School, Chamber Road, Oldham · OL8 4BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Martins Craft BakeryRetailers - other · 92 Cathedral Road, Chadderton, Oldham · OL9 0RG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
SweetheartsRetailers - other · 168 Copster Hill Road, Oldham · OL8 1QQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Zaminas Cafe & CateringRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thornton House, Crossbank Street, Oldham · OL8 1HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Oldham

Chaska TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 151 Glodwick Road, Oldham · OL4 1AR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
Lahori Grill & TawaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 92-94 Yorkshire Street, Oldham · OL1 1SR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
The Dark KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Fairbottom Street, Oldham · OL1 3SW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 April 2026
CostcutterRetailers - other · 367-369 Ashton Road, Oldham · OL8 1NW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
Al Amin SuperstoreRetailers - other · Flat 1, 49-51 Featherstall Road North, Oldham · OL9 6QB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 December 2025
A1 Sweet CentreTakeaway/sandwich shop · 130 Ashton Road, Oldham · OL8 1QT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Empty BelliesRetailers - other · 3 Hardman Lane, Failsworth, Oldham · M35 0DL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026
Worldwide Foods (Oldham) LtdDistributors/Transporters · 169 Glodwick Road, Oldham · OL4 1AR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,939 real Food Standards Agency records for Oldham, of which 1,679 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.