DFC food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
DFC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: DFC was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Tameside score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tameside ratings →
Address: DFC, 61 Market Street, Droylsden, M43 6DQ
How this rating has changed
DFC has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 15 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so DFC sits behind roughly 1,210 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,210 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 15% | ← DFC | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 55 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 DFC 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 DFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollywood Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Ali Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
Questions about DFC
What is DFC's food hygiene rating?
DFC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 15 July 2026.
Is DFC 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was DFC last inspected?
DFC was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 DFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DFC compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,638 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while DFC holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects DFC 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
DFC is one of 128 rated food businesses in Droylsden. See every hygiene rating in Droylsden →
Tameside inspects and rates 1,693 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Tameside →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.tameside.gov.uk
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