Sweetbitshake food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
Sweetbitshake holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sweetbitshake, 14 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6LB
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Sweetbitshake 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% | ← Sweetbitshake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sweetbitshake 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 Sweetbitshake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Balkan Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Beerogi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Sweetbitshake
What is Sweetbitshake's food hygiene rating?
Sweetbitshake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 17 October 2023.
Is Sweetbitshake 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweetbitshake last inspected?
Sweetbitshake was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Sweetbitshake?
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 Sweetbitshake compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Sweetbitshake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Sweetbitshake 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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