Afroexpress food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Afroexpress holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 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: Afroexpress, 429 Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6QF
How it compares in Tameside
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 1,622 rated places in Tameside score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← Afroexpress | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Afroexpress the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Afroexpress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Halal Meat Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Ali Convenience Store Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| African Food Market Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Al-Ahqas Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
Questions about Afroexpress
What is Afroexpress's food hygiene rating?
Afroexpress has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tameside Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Afroexpress safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Afroexpress last inspected?
Afroexpress was last inspected on 23 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 Afroexpress?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Afroexpress compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Afroexpress holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Afroexpress 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tameside, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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