The Pod food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tameside
The Pod holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 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: Unit 5 - City Heating Spares Alexandria Court, Alexandria Drive, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0QN
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Pod 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% | ← The Pod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Pod 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 The Pod, 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 | 12 December 2023 |
| Ash Tree Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Barfi Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Amann Threads UK Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Audenshaw Wine Cellar Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Cricket, Bowling And Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about The Pod
What is The Pod's food hygiene rating?
The Pod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 23 October 2024.
Is The Pod 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pod last inspected?
The Pod was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 The Pod?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Pod compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Pod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Pod 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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The Pod is one of 421 rated food businesses in Ashton-under-Lyne. See every hygiene rating in Ashton-under-Lyne →
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