Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tameside
Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub 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: Masonic Club, Jowetts Walk, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0BB
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club 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% | ← Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club 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 Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Tree Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bridge View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ashton Central Community Grocer (Food Bank) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ashton Church Of The Nazarene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Age UK Tameside - 131 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Cricket, Bowling And Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club
What is Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club's food hygiene rating?
Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club last inspected?
Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club 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 Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club?
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 Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Ashton-Under-Lyne Masonic Club 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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