Lams Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
Lams Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: Lams Takeaway, 3 Broadoak Crescent, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8QE
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Lams Fish & Chips among the 1,195 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 | 1,195 | 74% | ← Lams Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Lams Fish & Chips 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 Lams Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Amaani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| A Pearson Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
Questions about Lams Fish & Chips
What is Lams Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Lams Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Lams Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lams Fish & Chips last inspected?
Lams Fish & Chips was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Lams Fish & Chips?
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 Lams Fish & Chips compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Lams Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Lams Fish & Chips 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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