VRK Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
VRK Mini Market 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 9 September 2024, 22 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: VRK Mini Market, 106 Birch Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0HW
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so VRK Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ← VRK Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 VRK Mini Market 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 VRK Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barfi Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Amann Threads UK Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Audenshaw Wine Cellar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Ash Tree Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Allens Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about VRK Mini Market
What is VRK Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
VRK Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 9 September 2024.
Is VRK Mini Market 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 VRK Mini Market last inspected?
VRK Mini Market was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 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 VRK Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does VRK Mini Market compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while VRK Mini Market holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects VRK Mini Market 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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