Ashton Groceries Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Ashton Groceries Mini Market 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: Ashton Groceries Mini Market, 94 Penny Meadow, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EP
How it compares in Tameside
A 1 is rare: only 22 of 1,622 rated places in Tameside score this low, about one in 74. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Ashton Groceries Mini Market | |
| 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 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 Ashton Groceries Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and 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 Ashton Groceries Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Briggs Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Balkan Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Ashton Groceries Mini Market
What is Ashton Groceries Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Ashton Groceries Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Tameside Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Ashton Groceries Mini Market 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 Ashton Groceries Mini Market last inspected?
Ashton Groceries Mini Market was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Ashton Groceries Mini Market?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashton Groceries 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 Ashton Groceries Mini Market holds a 1. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Ashton Groceries 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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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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Understanding this rating
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