Finlay Newsagent Store Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Finlay Newsagent Store Limited holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
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: Finlays Newsagent, 73 Melbourne Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2JJ
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Finlay Newsagent Store Limited sits behind roughly 1,430 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Finlay Newsagent Store Limited | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Finlay Newsagent Store Limited 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 Finlay Newsagent Store Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Buonasera Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Boults Butchers Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Bohemian Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cafe Continental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bunters Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Finlay Newsagent Store Limited
What is Finlay Newsagent Store Limited's food hygiene rating?
Finlay Newsagent Store Limited has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tameside Council on 9 September 2024.
Is Finlay Newsagent Store Limited safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Finlay Newsagent Store Limited last inspected?
Finlay Newsagent Store Limited 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 Finlay Newsagent Store Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Finlay Newsagent Store Limited compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Finlay Newsagent Store Limited holds a 3. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Finlay Newsagent Store Limited 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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