Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tameside
Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cavendish Mill, Cavendish Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7DN
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) 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% | ← Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) 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 Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bridge View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ashton Church Of The Nazarene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| British Red Cross Refugee Support Hub Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Age UK Tameside - 131 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Blues Caberet And Karaoke Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Ben Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
Questions about Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank)
What is Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank)'s food hygiene rating?
Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) last inspected?
Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Central Community Grocer (Food Bank)?
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 Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) 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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