Sonik News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Sonik News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 15 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sonik News, 1 Manor Road, Droylsden, M43 6QA
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Sonik News sits behind roughly 1,195 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,195 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ← Sonik News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sonik News 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 Sonik News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Adam Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Ali Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Sonik News
What is Sonik News's food hygiene rating?
Sonik News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Sonik News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sonik News last inspected?
Sonik News was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 18 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 Sonik News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sonik News compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Sonik News holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Sonik News 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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Sonik News is one of 124 rated food businesses in Droylsden. See every hygiene rating in Droylsden →
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