Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Petrol Station Sainsburys, 2 Lord Sheldon Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7UB
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) 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% | ← Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) 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.
Questions about Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD)
What is Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD)'s food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) last inspected?
Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD)?
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 Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Sainsburys Filling Station (FOOD) 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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