VJ's Convenience Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
VJ's Convenience Store Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 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: Shelly Beez Cafe, 136 Droylsden Road, Audenshaw, M34 5SJ
How it compares in Tameside
A 1 is rare: only 20 of 1,627 rated places in Tameside score this low, about one in 81. 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 | 1,201 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ← VJ's Convenience Store Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 VJ's Convenience Store Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. 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 VJ's Convenience Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bollywood Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Audenshaw Wine Cellar Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bright Stars Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Barfi Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about VJ's Convenience Store Ltd
What is VJ's Convenience Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
VJ's Convenience Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Tameside Council on 10 September 2025.
Is VJ's Convenience Store Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 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 VJ's Convenience Store Ltd last inspected?
VJ's Convenience Store Ltd was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 VJ's Convenience Store Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does VJ's Convenience Store Ltd compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,627 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while VJ's Convenience Store Ltd holds a 1. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects VJ's Convenience Store Ltd 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 1 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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