Sarah Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Sarah Mini Market 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 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: The Fish Net, 14 Market Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BX
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Sarah Mini Market 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% | ← Sarah Mini Market | |
| 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 Sarah Mini Market 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 Sarah Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Briggs Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about Sarah Mini Market
What is Sarah Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Sarah Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tameside Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Sarah Mini Market 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 Sarah Mini Market last inspected?
Sarah Mini Market 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 Sarah Mini Market?
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 Sarah Mini Market compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Sarah Mini Market holds a 3. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Sarah Mini Market 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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