Stamford Square Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Stamford Square Stores 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
The rating dates from 6 February 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: Stamford Square Stores, 54 Stamford Square, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6QW
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Stamford Square Stores among the 1,196 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 | 1,196 | 74% | ← Stamford Square Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 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 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 Stamford Square Stores 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 Stamford Square Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & J News And Convenience Store Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Beerogi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Balkan Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Stamford Square Stores
What is Stamford Square Stores's food hygiene rating?
Stamford Square Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Stamford Square Stores 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 Stamford Square Stores last inspected?
Stamford Square Stores was last inspected on 6 February 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 Stamford Square Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stamford Square Stores compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Stamford Square Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Stamford Square Stores 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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