Nico Ditch food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Nico Ditch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2024, 19 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: Nico Ditch, 52 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BL
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Nico Ditch 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% | ← Nico Ditch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Nico Ditch 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 Nico Ditch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Briggs Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Balkan Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Blues Caberet And Karaoke Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about Nico Ditch
What is Nico Ditch's food hygiene rating?
Nico Ditch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Nico Ditch 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nico Ditch last inspected?
Nico Ditch was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 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 Nico Ditch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Nico Ditch compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Nico Ditch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Nico Ditch 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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