North West · 1,942 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
55 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 72 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 247 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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91 days median · 137 days average
across 429 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 247 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Takeover | Elsa Store | was Arham Convenience Limited |
| 2026-07-26 | Opened | Pollyanna | |
| 2026-07-26 | Opened | Jo's Cottage (Jams and Chutneys) | |
| 2026-07-26 | Closed | Hive 2 Honey | OL9 0HB |
| 2026-07-26 | Opened | Key's Caribbean Kitchen | OL1 3RE |
| 2026-07-26 | Opened | Sunday Bakery | |
| 2026-07-26 | Opened | Debs | |
| 2026-07-26 | Closed | Baytree Flowers and Coffeehouse | OL9 9SN |
How does Oldham's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Oldham? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Oldham this year?
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