Food Safety in Failsworth East
163 establishments rated · 0% with 5 stars
Failsworth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Manchester and 3 miles (4.8 km) south-west of Oldham. The M60 ring-road motorway skirts it to the east. The population at the 2011 census was 20,680. Historically in Lancashire, Failsworth until the 19th century was a farming township linked ecclesiastically with Manchester. Inhabitants supplemented their farming income with domestic hand-loom weaving. The humid climate and abundant labour and coal led to weaving of textiles as a Lancashire Mill Town with redbrick cotton mills. A current landmark is the Failsworth Pole. Daisy Nook is a country park on the southern edge.
Failsworth East (OL3) is home to 163 rated food establishments in the Oldham area of Oldham. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Failsworth East vs Oldham Average
% of establishments with given rating · Oldham average across 2,025 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Failsworth East
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Co op Retailers - other · OL3 5DQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 May 2026 |
| 2 | Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop · OL3 6AP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub · OL3 5DL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Little Saddleworth Pie Company Retailers - other · OL3 7EY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 Sept 2025 |
| 5 | Square Meals Other catering premises · OL3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Kobe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · OL3 6HR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Friezland Church Hall Other catering premises · OL3 7LE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Feb 2022 |
| 8 | Barty's Other catering premises · OL3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Sept 2024 |
| 9 | Food for Thought Retailers - other · OL3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| 10 | Saddleworth Rangers A.R.L.F.C. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · OL3 7LD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Oct 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Failsworth East
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Bay Leaf OL3 5DL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 Jun 2026 |
King William IV Hotel OL3 7DD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 May 2026 |
42 High Street OL3 6HA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 May 2026 |
Harrops Farm Shop OL3 7JN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 22 Jun 2026 |
Diggle Lock OL3 5PJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 Sept 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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