1,670 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.0% rated "very good".
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.
The source snapshot contains 1,670 registered food businesses for Tameside. Of these, 1,618 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 21 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Hyde | SK14 1RH | 0 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| AJ Afro Caribbean Cafe Bar And Restaurant | OL6 7LR | 1 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Ashton Groceries Mini Market | OL6 6EP | 1 | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Birch Street Chippy | OL7 0NW | 1 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Blue Sapphire Thai Cuisine | M34 3LF | 1 | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Denton Convenience Store | M34 3PR | 1 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Denton Discount Store | M34 3LE | 1 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Dessert Cafe By Sweet Diner | SK14 2QT | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Go Local Extra | SK16 4LF | 1 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| H And C Takeaway | SK14 4TQ | 1 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Java Coffee Shop | SK14 4JX | 1 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Kings Fish And Chips | OL6 6QW | 1 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Kitchen King | SK16 4NQ | 1 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Off Licence Also T/A Booze Spot | M43 6DD | 1 | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Pure Local Store | SK15 2NU | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,197 food businesses in Tameside with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.0% 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.
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.
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.