Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to 16 Oldham establishments

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 16 of Oldham’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to six restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Mecca Bingo Ltd at Mecca Bingo King Square, King Street, Oldham, Oldham; rated on February 3

• Rated 5: The Pick Me Up Truck Limited at 64 Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, Oldham; rated on February 2

• Rated 5: Nelson's at 609 Hollins Road, Oldham; rated on January 25

• Rated 5: Muse Bar & Eatery at 23 High Street, Uppermill, Oldham; rated on January 12

• Rated 5: Slyce at 27 High Street, Uppermill, Oldham; rated on January 12

• Rated 5: Garden Cafe at Newbank Garden Centre, Dobcross New Road, Dobcross, Oldham; rated on January 11

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And eight ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: Front House at 31-33 Oldham Road, Springhead, Oldham; rated on January 26

• Rated 5: The Swan Inn at 1 The Square, Dobcross, Oldham; rated on January 26

• Rated 5: Printers Arms at 20 Oldham Road, Denshaw, Oldham; rated on January 19

• Rated 5: The Rams Head at Rams Head Inn, Ripponden Road, Denshaw, Oldham; rated on January 19

• Rated 5: Albion Tap at 72 High Street, Uppermill, Oldham; rated on January 12

• Rated 5: Saddleworth Wine Vault at 72 High Street, Uppermill, Oldham; rated on January 12

• Rated 5: The Waggon Inn at 32-34 High Street, Uppermill, Oldham; rated on January 12

• Rated 5: Navigation Inn at 21-23 Wool Road, Dobcross, Oldham; rated on January 11

Takeaways

Plus two ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Pickwicks Potatoes at Market Hall, Albion Street, Oldham; rated on February 3

• Rated 5: Green Chilli at 3 Woodstock Green, The Green, Oldham; rated on January 29