Akis Off Licence And News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Akis Off Licence And News 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 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Akis Off Licence And News, 129 Manchester Road, Droylsden, M43 6EG
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Akis Off Licence And News 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% | ← Akis Off Licence And News | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Akis Off Licence And 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 Akis Off Licence And News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Adam Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Ali Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
Questions about Akis Off Licence And News
What is Akis Off Licence And News's food hygiene rating?
Akis Off Licence And News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Akis Off Licence And News 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 Akis Off Licence And News last inspected?
Akis Off Licence And News was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 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 Akis Off Licence And News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Akis Off Licence And News compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Akis Off Licence And News holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Akis Off Licence And 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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