Valerie Charnock food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Valerie Charnock 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
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Oak Villas, Castle Lane, Stalybridge, SK15 3PF
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Valerie Charnock 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% | ← Valerie Charnock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Valerie Charnock 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 Valerie Charnock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Dolce Limited At Buckton Vale Primary School School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Dolce Education Catering At St Raphaels RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Funtasia Kids Clubs Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Valerie Charnock
What is Valerie Charnock's food hygiene rating?
Valerie Charnock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Valerie Charnock 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 Valerie Charnock last inspected?
Valerie Charnock was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Valerie Charnock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valerie Charnock compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Valerie Charnock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Valerie Charnock 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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Valerie Charnock is one of 183 rated food businesses in Stalybridge. See every hygiene rating in Stalybridge →
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