Food hygiene ratings given to two Oldham takeaways

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 29th Jun 2023, 09:18 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Oldham’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Oldham’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Lana Thai, at 161 Oldham Road, Springhead, Oldham was handed a two-out-of-five rating after assessment on May 24.

And Burglicious, at 16 Abbey Hills Road, Oldham was given a score of one on May 24.

It means that of Oldham's 265 takeaways with ratings, 155 (58%) have ratings of five and just one has a zero rating.