Willow Wood Hospice food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tameside
Willow Wood Hospice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Willow Wood Hospice, Willow Wood Close, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6SL
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Willow Wood Hospice 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% | ← Willow Wood Hospice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Willow Wood Hospice 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 Willow Wood Hospice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & J News And Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Abbraccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Belinda's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Arlies Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cafe Continental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Beerogi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Willow Wood Hospice
What is Willow Wood Hospice's food hygiene rating?
Willow Wood Hospice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Willow Wood Hospice 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Wood Hospice last inspected?
Willow Wood Hospice was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 Willow Wood Hospice?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow Wood Hospice compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Wood Hospice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Willow Wood Hospice 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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