Pound Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Pound Bakery 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 7 August 2024, 23 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: Pound Bakery, 16 Mercian Mall, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7JH
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Pound Bakery 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% | ← Pound Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pound Bakery 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 Pound Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Blues Caberet And Karaoke Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Age UK Tameside - 131 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Briggs Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Pound Bakery
What is Pound Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Pound Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Pound Bakery 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 Pound Bakery last inspected?
Pound Bakery was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Pound Bakery?
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 Pound Bakery compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Pound Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Pound Bakery 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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