Global Food Ashton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Global Food Ashton holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 November 2025, 8 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.
Address: Unit 2, Union Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6HL
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Global Food Ashton sits behind roughly 1,430 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Global Food Ashton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Global Food Ashton 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 Global Food Ashton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Briggs Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Blues Caberet And Karaoke Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about Global Food Ashton
What is Global Food Ashton's food hygiene rating?
Global Food Ashton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tameside Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Global Food Ashton safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Global Food Ashton last inspected?
Global Food Ashton was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 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 Global Food Ashton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Global Food Ashton compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Global Food Ashton holds a 3. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Global Food Ashton 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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