The Snack Station

Ashton-under-lyne

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 15 October 2025 by Tameside.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Snack Station, from June 2021 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Snack Station.

Food hygiene rating history for The Snack Station
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
18 June 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
15 October 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Snack Station in Ashton-under-lyne has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Snack Station,
30 Turner Lane,
Ashton-under-lyne,
Tameside,
OL6 8LW

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Snack Station. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Snack Station?

Food hygiene at The Snack Station is inspected by Tameside, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.tameside.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Snack Station

What is The Snack Station’s food hygiene rating?

The Snack Station has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 October 2025.

When was The Snack Station last inspected?

The Snack Station was last inspected by Tameside on 15 October 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.