Chilli Pickle food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
Chilli Pickle holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: Chilli Pickle, 5 Smallshaw Lane, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8PN
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Chilli Pickle 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% | ← Chilli Pickle | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chilli Pickle 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 Chilli Pickle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Briggs Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about Chilli Pickle
What is Chilli Pickle's food hygiene rating?
Chilli Pickle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Chilli Pickle 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chilli Pickle last inspected?
Chilli Pickle was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 Chilli Pickle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chilli Pickle compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Chilli Pickle holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Chilli Pickle 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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