Food Hygiene Ratings in Tameside

1,635 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 71.9% rated "very good".

1,635
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
22
Rated 0 or 1
71.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.9%1,144
Good15.7%250
Satisfactory9.5%151
Improvement Needed1.5%24
Major Improvement1.3%21
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other32920.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop30618.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen29818.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub23914.6%
Other catering premises1217.4%
Caring Premises1136.9%
School/college/university1056.4%
Mobile caterer734.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Tameside are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Tameside currently has 1,635 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,591 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 22 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Ashton Food StoreOL6 9NS0Oct 14, 2024
Ashton Groceries Mini MarketOL6 6EP1Oct 01, 2025
Back To The 80SSK15 2AA1Sep 06, 2024
Birch Street ChippyOL7 0NW1Oct 21, 2025
Chicken StationOL6 6ER1Sep 18, 2025
Denton Discount StoreM34 3LE1Oct 22, 2025
Dessert Cafe By Sweet DinerSK14 2QT1Nov 12, 2025
H And C TakeawaySK14 4TQ1Jul 15, 2025
Jasmine Tea RoomsOL6 6EP1Nov 04, 2024
Java Coffee ShopSK14 4JX1Nov 11, 2025
Kings Fish And ChipsOL6 6QW1Sep 11, 2025
Kitchen KingSK16 4NQ1Sep 24, 2025
Little LearnersM34 6NB1Nov 17, 2025
Off Licence Also T/A Booze SpotM43 6DD1Oct 01, 2025
Pure Local StoreSK15 2NU1Jan 08, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Tameside have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,144 food businesses in Tameside with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Tameside?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Tameside?+

Inspection frequency in Tameside depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies