Say Cheese food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Say Cheese 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 28 November 2025, 7 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: Say Cheese, 44 Melbourne Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2JJ
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Say Cheese among the 1,194 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← Say Cheese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Say Cheese 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 Say Cheese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boults Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Buonasera Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bohemian Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Cafe Continental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Belinda's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Say Cheese
What is Say Cheese's food hygiene rating?
Say Cheese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Say Cheese 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 Say Cheese last inspected?
Say Cheese was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Say Cheese?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Say Cheese compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Say Cheese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Say Cheese 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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