Food Safety in Failsworth East
270 establishments rated · 69.26% 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 (OL8) is home to 270 rated food establishments in the Oldham area of Oldham. 69.26% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
Failsworth East vs Oldham Average
% of establishments with given rating · Oldham average across 3,040 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Failsworth East
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baymans Butchers Retailers - other · OL8 1QN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 2 | Bounce Nation Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · OL8 1DB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Bakey Cakeyz Other catering premises · OL8 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Feb 2022 |
| 4 | Cafe on the Green Oldham Other catering premises · OL8 2PB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Beulah Pre School Caring Premises · OL8 3QD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Alexandra Nursing Home Caring Premises · OL8 2BA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Brook Lane Convenience Store Retailers - other · OL8 2BD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Attock Superstores Retailers - other · OL8 4LS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Alt Academy School/college/university · OL8 2EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Brighter Beginnings Fitton Hill Caring Premises · OL8 2QD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 Jan 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Failsworth East
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
European Mini Market OL8 1NW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 8 Nov 2025 |
A1 Sweet Centre OL8 1QT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 Feb 2025 |
TNA Bros OL8 2BS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 6 Jun 2023 |
Hollins Road Convenience Store OL8 3UT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 29 Apr 2025 |
V & G Meat House OL8 1QN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 Feb 2025 |
Karachillies OL8 1QT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 Aug 2025 |
Buzau OL8 1LP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 13 Jul 2024 |
Sakhi Cash and Carry OL8 2JP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 15 Jul 2025 |
Bhatti Foods OL8 4BA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 16 Jun 2024 |
Ayaan Butchers OL8 1EG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 30 Jun 2024 |
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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