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Food hygiene in Lees

In the last month 14 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lees were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Oldham area (2), and 13 got the top mark of 5. That makes it 3rd of 69 Oldham areas for inspections. Over three months, 60% of the 62 places scored here got a 5, below the 74% across Oldham. 11 places scored 2 or below. 20 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

OL4, Oldham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lees

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14hygiene scoreslast 31 days
60%scored 5last 3 months · Oldham 74%
11scored 0 to 2last 3 months
20waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lees.

New food places

  • New food place1.1 miles

    New shop: GM Food Products

    Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.

    Unit 62 The Acorn Centre, Barry Street, Oldham, OL1 3NE
  • New food place1.4 miles

    New caterer: Jakaro

    Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.

    Roebuck Inn, Brighton Road, Strinesdale, Oldham, OL4 3RB
  • New food placeon your doorstep

    New restaurant or café: The Devonshire Arms

    Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.

    13 Elliott Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DY

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

20 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Lees against Oldham

Food hygieneLeesMiddle Oldham area
Scores, last month142
Scores, last 3 months6211
Scored 5, last 3 months60%74% (all Oldham)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months111
Waiting for a first inspection202

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lees. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Lees146260%1120
Moorhey82365%46
Waterhead01275%11
Springhead31136%45
Holts2944%44
Hey2838%35
Austerlands1450%13
See every Oldham area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Oldham page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Lees?

In the last three months 62 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lees were given a hygiene score, and 37 (60%) scored 5. Across Oldham, 74% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Lees had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Subway was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 22 September 2026, Go Local scored 0 out of 5 for hygiene (was 4) was rated 0 (urgent improvement necessary) on 22 September 2026, SLICE was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 16 September 2026 and Masuma Express was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 15 September 2026, and 7 more scored 2 or below. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Lees?

20 food places near Lees are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.