Food Hygiene Ratings in Tameside

1,702 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.7% rated "very good".

1,702
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
24
Rated 0 or 1
73.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.7%1,215
Good14.1%233
Satisfactory9.0%149
Improvement Needed1.7%28
Major Improvement1.3%22
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other36721.6%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen31118.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop29617.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub23914.0%
Other catering premises1408.2%
Caring Premises1106.5%
School/college/university1056.2%
Mobile caterer794.6%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 1,702 registered food businesses for Tameside. Of these, 1,649 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 24 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Costcutter HydeSK14 1RH0Feb 12, 2026
New Season WholesaleOL6 9JJ0Sep 16, 2026
AJ Afro Caribbean Cafe Bar And RestaurantOL6 7LR1Mar 25, 2026
Ali And SonsOL7 0HA1Sep 11, 2026
Ashton Groceries Mini MarketOL6 6EP1Oct 01, 2025
Birch Street ChippyOL7 0NW1Oct 21, 2025
Blue Sapphire Thai CuisineM34 3LF1Mar 05, 2026
Denton Convenience StoreM34 3PR1Feb 27, 2026
Denton Discount StoreM34 3LE1Oct 22, 2025
Dessert Cafe By Sweet DinerSK14 2QT1Nov 12, 2025
Go Local ExtraSK16 4LF1Feb 16, 2026
H And C TakeawaySK14 4TQ1Jun 30, 2026
Jade GardenOL6 6HA1Sep 17, 2026
Java Coffee ShopSK14 4JX1Nov 11, 2025
Off Licence Also T/A Booze SpotM43 6DD1Oct 01, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Tameside have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,215 food businesses in Tameside with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.7% 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