Ashton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Ashton Arms holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 June 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Tameside score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Tameside ratings →
Address: Ashton Arms, 3 George Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6AQ
How this rating has changed
Ashton Arms was re-inspected on 16 June 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tameside
A 2 is rare: only 28 of 1,638 rated places in Tameside score this low, about one in 59. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,210 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ← Ashton Arms | |
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ashton Arms the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ashton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Beerogi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Blues Caberet And Karaoke Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Ashton Arms
What is Ashton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Ashton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tameside Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Ashton Arms safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ashton Arms last inspected?
Ashton Arms was last inspected on 16 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashton Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashton Arms compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,638 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Ashton Arms holds a 2. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Ashton Arms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tameside, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Ashton Arms is one of 422 rated food businesses in Ashton-under-Lyne. See every hygiene rating in Ashton-under-Lyne →
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