1,228 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 74.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Bury are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,228 registered food businesses for Bury. Of these, 1,104 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 22 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cafe | BL9 0AJ | 0 | Mar 06, 2026 |
| St Georges Bakery | BL8 1NW | 0 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| 4 Brothers | BL9 9LD | 1 | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Asha | BL8 1TA | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Ballers Kitchen | BL9 5AG | 1 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Bury Superstore | BL9 7ER | 1 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Caspian Pizza Bury | BL9 9AX | 1 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| China City | BL9 9PU | 1 | Oct 03, 2025 |
| GKH Grilled and Kebab House | BL9 0AJ | 1 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Golden City | BL8 4AL | 1 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway | M45 6TL | 1 | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Happy Seasons Chinese Takeaway | M45 7SE | 1 | Jun 02, 2025 |
| Irwells Bistro | M26 2WX | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| Killelea House | BL8 1JJ | 1 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Martini's on the Rock | BL9 0JX | 1 | May 06, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 825 food businesses in Bury with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Bury depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.