Willow News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Willow News 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: Willow News was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Willow News, 405 Stockport Road, Denton, M34 6EP
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Willow News 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 News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Willow News 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 News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Boujee Desserts Company Also T/A Press'd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Acres Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Bagels At Fifty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Benvenuto Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Allens Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Adana Shawarma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Arden Arms - Bredbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Willow News
What is Willow News's food hygiene rating?
Willow News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Willow News 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 Willow News last inspected?
Willow News was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 News?
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 Willow News compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Willow News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Willow News 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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