The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tameside
The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2024, 20 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: Ryecroft House, Park Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0SA
How it compares in Tameside
That puts The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry 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 Rough Diamonds Food Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry 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 Rough Diamonds Food Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bridge View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ash Tree Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ashton Church Of The Nazarene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| British Red Cross Refugee Support Hub Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry
What is The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 17 October 2024.
Is The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry last inspected?
The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Rough Diamonds Food Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects The Rough Diamonds Food Pantry 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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