Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) 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: Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Haughton Green Post Office, 107 Haughton Green Road, Denton, M34 7GR
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) 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% | ← Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) 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 Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benvenuto Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Aqua Nurture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Arden Arms - Bredbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bee-licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bankfield House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
Questions about Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop)
What is Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop)'s food hygiene rating?
Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) 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 Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) last inspected?
Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) 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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Haughton Green Post Office (One Stop) is one of 211 rated food businesses in Denton. See every hygiene rating in Denton →
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