Hollingworth Food Spot food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
Hollingworth Food Spot holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 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: Hollingworth Food Spot, 124 Market Street, Hollingworth, SK14 8HY
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hollingworth Food Spot sits behind roughly 1,195 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,195 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ← Hollingworth Food Spot | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hollingworth Food Spot 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 Hollingworth Food Spot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bianco Hollingworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Cosy Cafe And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Hollingworth Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Glossop Pick n Mix Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2020 |
| Hadfield Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Green Lane Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2022 |
| Hadfield Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
Questions about Hollingworth Food Spot
What is Hollingworth Food Spot's food hygiene rating?
Hollingworth Food Spot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Hollingworth Food Spot safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hollingworth Food Spot last inspected?
Hollingworth Food Spot was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Hollingworth Food Spot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hollingworth Food Spot compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Hollingworth Food Spot holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Hollingworth Food Spot 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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