The Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
The Bakery 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 19 December 2025, 6 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: The Bakery, 40 Queens Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8EJ
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Bakery 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 Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bakery 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 Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| A & J News And Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Amaani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre Also T/A Willow Cafe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Bakery
What is The Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 19 December 2025.
Is The Bakery 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 The Bakery last inspected?
The Bakery was last inspected on 19 December 2025, 6 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 Bakery?
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 The Bakery compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Bakery 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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