Victoria Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Victoria Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 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: Victoria Stores, 29 Victoria Road, Dukinfield, SK16 4UW
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Victoria Stores among the 1,195 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,195 | 74% | ← Victoria Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Victoria Stores 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 Victoria Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Boat House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Allens Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| B V Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Victoria Stores
What is Victoria Stores's food hygiene rating?
Victoria Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Victoria Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Victoria Stores last inspected?
Victoria Stores was last inspected on 5 March 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 Victoria Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Victoria Stores compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Victoria Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Victoria Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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Victoria Stores is one of 103 rated food businesses in Dukinfield. See every hygiene rating in Dukinfield →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.tameside.gov.uk
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