Hartshead Premier Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Hartshead Premier Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hartshead Service Station, St Albans Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8TU
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hartshead Premier Service Station sits behind roughly 1,195 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,195 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ← Hartshead Premier Service Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hartshead Premier Service Station none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hartshead Premier Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Hartshead Premier Service Station
What is Hartshead Premier Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Hartshead Premier Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 27 August 2024.
Is Hartshead Premier Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hartshead Premier Service Station last inspected?
Hartshead Premier Service Station was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 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 Hartshead Premier Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hartshead Premier Service Station compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Hartshead Premier Service Station holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Hartshead Premier Service Station 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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