Paulas Pies food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Paulas Pies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Paulas Pies, 149 Pickford Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 4TQ
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Paulas Pies among the 1,195 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 | 1,195 | 74% | ← Paulas Pies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Good
- 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 Paulas Pies 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 Paulas Pies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bridge View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Ashton Church Of The Nazarene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Paulas Pies
What is Paulas Pies's food hygiene rating?
Paulas Pies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Paulas Pies 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paulas Pies last inspected?
Paulas Pies was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 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 Paulas Pies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paulas Pies compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Paulas Pies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Paulas Pies 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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Paulas Pies is one of 103 rated food businesses in Dukinfield. See every hygiene rating in Dukinfield →
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