Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Tameside score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tameside ratings →
Address: Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local, 1 Mottram Moor, Mottram, SK14 6LA
How this rating has changed
Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local sits behind roughly 1,210 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,210 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 15% | ← Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local 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 Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Showground Service Station / Londis / Convenience Store Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Compass Group (UK) Ltd At Arundale Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Bees Coffee Pot At Paddock Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cosy Cafe And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bianco Hollingworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local
What is Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local's food hygiene rating?
Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local last inspected?
Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local was last inspected on 16 July 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 Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,638 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local 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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Varahi Stores Ltd Also T/A Go Local is one of 25 rated food businesses in Mottram. See every hygiene rating in Mottram →
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