Rajas food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
Rajas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: Rajas, 69 Penny Meadow, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6EL
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Rajas among the 1,194 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← Rajas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rajas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Briggs Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Balkan Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
Questions about Rajas
What is Rajas's food hygiene rating?
Rajas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Rajas 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rajas last inspected?
Rajas was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
How does Rajas compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Rajas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Rajas 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Rajas is one of 421 rated food businesses in Ashton-under-Lyne. See every hygiene rating in Ashton-under-Lyne →
Tameside inspects and rates 1,663 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Tameside →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.tameside.gov.uk
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