Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: Spar, 113 Stamford Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1LH
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge among the 1,195 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 | 1,195 | 74% | ← Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 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 Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge 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 Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbraccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Belinda's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Cafe Continental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Boults Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Buonasera Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge
What is Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge's food hygiene rating?
Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge 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 Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge last inspected?
Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge 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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