What is the average food hygiene rating in Bury?

The average food hygiene rating in Bury is 4.55 out of 5, across 1,107 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Bury compare with the national average for food hygiene?

74.8% of rated premises in Bury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bury 240 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Bury have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

828 food businesses in Bury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.8% of the 1,107 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Bury have a low hygiene rating?

52 food businesses in Bury are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Bury food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bury (1,216 establishments on record, 1,107 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Bury

In Bury, 74.8% of 1,107 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.55/5. These figures cover 1,216 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Bury has 828 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,107 rated premises (74.8%). 52 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 74.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -4.9 pp
National rank: 240 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Bury

5★ Very Good

828 (74.8%)

4★ Good

138 (12.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

89 (8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

25 (2.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

24 (2.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.3%)

Plus 108 awaiting inspection and 1 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 108 awaiting inspection and 1 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Bury: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Bury?: The average food hygiene rating in Bury is 4.55 out of 5, across 1,107 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Bury compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 74.8% of rated premises in Bury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bury 240 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Bury have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 828 food businesses in Bury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.8% of the 1,107 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Bury have a low hygiene rating?: 52 food businesses in Bury are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Bury food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bury (1,216 establishments on record, 1,107 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Bury

BL9432 places · 73.7% 5★

Top-rated places in Bury

Greek StationTakeaway/sandwich shop · 67 Sandy Lane, Prestwich, Manchester · M25 9PS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Limefield Court Residential HomeCaring Premises · 15 Limefield Road, Bury, Greater Manchester · BL9 5ET
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Springside SocialOther catering premises · BL9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Elms BankSchool/college/university · Ripon Avenue, Whitefield, Greater Manchester · M45 8PJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Mersey Drive County PrimarySchool/college/university · Mersey Drive Primary School, Mersey Drive, Whitefield, Greater Manchester · M45 8LN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Prestwich HospitalCaring Premises · Mental Health Services Of Salf, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Greater Manchester · M25 7BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Curve CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mental Health Services Of Salford, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester · M25 7BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Bankfield Residential Care HomeCaring Premises · 3 Bankfield Mews, Bury · BL9 9HQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Bury IcesMobile caterer · BL9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Kids Planet Parliament SteetCaring Premises · Peel Centre Of Bury College, Parliament Street, Bury · BL9 0TE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
The Same Yet InnPub/bar/nightclub · Same Yet Inn, 145 Simister Lane, Prestwich, Greater Manchester · M25 2SF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Bury Parish ChurchOther catering premises · The Church House, The Wylde, Bury · BL9 0LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Bury

Fast Hot FeastTakeaway/sandwich shop · 17 Bolton Street, Bury · BL9 0EY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
Lahori Karahi BuryTakeaway/sandwich shop · 63 Rochdale Road, Bury · BL9 7AX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2025
Central CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Market Street, Bury · BL9 0AJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2026
CHEEZIBURGERTakeaway/sandwich shop · 450 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester · M25 1PQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 September 2025
Killelea HouseCaring Premises · Killelea House, Brandlesholme Road, Bury, Greater Manchester · BL8 1JJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 December 2024
Punjab TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 65 Lord Street, Bury · BL9 0RE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
GKH Grilled and Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 22 Market Street, Bury · BL9 0AJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 July 2025
Piri Piri GrilloTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2D Cook Street, Bury · BL9 0RP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 May 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,216 real Food Standards Agency records for Bury, of which 1,107 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.