Sahara Fried And Grilled Chicken

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-11-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Sahara Fried And Grilled Chicken is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at Sahara Chicken, 83 Stockport Road, Ashton-under-lyne, Tameside, OL7 0LQ, in the Tameside local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Tameside oversees 1,680 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tameside is 4.5 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
Sahara Chicken, 83 Stockport Road, Ashton-under-lyne, Tameside
Postcode
OL7 0LQ
Local Authority
Tameside
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1106889

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Sahara Fried And Grilled Chicken?

Sahara Fried And Grilled Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Tameside.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Sahara Fried And Grilled Chicken last inspected?

Sahara Fried And Grilled Chicken was last inspected on 2025-11-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Sahara Fried And Grilled Chicken improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Sahara Fried And Grilled Chicken located?

Sahara Fried And Grilled Chicken is located at Sahara Chicken, 83 Stockport Road, Ashton-under-lyne, Tameside , OL7 0LQ, in the Tameside local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OL7 postcode area.