James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience 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 15 October 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: Ashton Interchange, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DU
How it compares in Tameside
That puts James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience among the 1,196 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 | 1,196 | 74% | ← James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 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 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 James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience 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 James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Age UK Tameside - 131 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Blues Caberet And Karaoke Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Briggs Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience
What is James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience's food hygiene rating?
James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 15 October 2025.
Is James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience 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 James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience last inspected?
James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience was last inspected on 15 October 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 James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience 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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James Convenience Retail Also T/A Select Convenience is one of 421 rated food businesses in Ashton-under-Lyne. See every hygiene rating in Ashton-under-Lyne →
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