Broadoak Local And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Broadoak Local And Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Broadoak Road Post Office, 6 Broadoak Crescent, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8QE
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Broadoak Local And Post Office sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ← Broadoak Local And Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Broadoak Local And Post Office 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 Broadoak Local And Post Office, 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 Broadoak Local And Post Office
What is Broadoak Local And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Broadoak Local And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 22 January 2024.
Is Broadoak Local And Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Broadoak Local And Post Office last inspected?
Broadoak Local And Post Office was last inspected on 22 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Broadoak Local And Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Broadoak Local And Post Office compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Broadoak Local And Post Office holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Broadoak Local And Post Office 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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