Tapsters food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Tapsters holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 23 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Tapsters, 31 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6LA
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Tapsters sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ← Tapsters | |
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Tapsters 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 Tapsters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Beerogi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Tapsters
What is Tapsters's food hygiene rating?
Tapsters has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Tapsters 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tapsters last inspected?
Tapsters was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Tapsters?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tapsters compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Tapsters holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Tapsters 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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