What is the average food hygiene rating in BL9?

The average food hygiene rating in the BL9 postcode area of Bury is 4.49 out of 5, across 407 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BL9 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

300 food businesses in the BL9 postcode area of Bury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.7% of the 407 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in BL9 have a low hygiene rating?

24 food businesses in the BL9 postcode area of 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 BL9 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BL9 postcode area of Bury (432 establishments on record, 407 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 BL9

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BL9 postcode area of Bury hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.49/5, with 73.7% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 432 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BL9 (Bury) has 300 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 407 rated premises (73.7%). 24 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

Rating distribution in BL9

5★ Very Good

300 (73.7%)

4★ Good

48 (11.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

35 (8.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (2.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

11 (2.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.7%)

Plus 24 awaiting inspection and 1 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BL9: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BL9?: The average food hygiene rating in the BL9 postcode area of Bury is 4.49 out of 5, across 407 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in BL9 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 300 food businesses in the BL9 postcode area of Bury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.7% of the 407 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in BL9 have a low hygiene rating?: 24 food businesses in the BL9 postcode area of 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 BL9 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BL9 postcode area of Bury (432 establishments on record, 407 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.

Top-rated places in BL9

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
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
Bury Parish ChurchOther catering premises · The Church House, The Wylde, Bury · BL9 0LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Katsouris CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Market Hall Shops 22-25, Bury Market, 1 Murray Road · BL9 0BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Katsouris Delicatessen LtdOther catering premises · 42 The Mall, Bury · BL9 0QQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Carr Bank HouseCaring Premises · 9-11 Heywood Street, Bury, Greater Manchester · BL9 7EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Just the CheeseRetailers - other · BL9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Espanol ChurrosTakeaway/sandwich shop · Mill Gate Shopping Centre, Market street, Bury · BL9 0BD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Mosses Pre School CICCaring Premises · The Mosses Community Centre, Cecil Street, Bury · BL9 0SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026

Places needing improvement in BL9

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
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
4 BrothersTakeaway/sandwich shop · 115 Radcliffe Road, Bury · BL9 9LD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
Bury SuperstoreRetailers - other · 45 Hurst Street, Pimhole, Bury Greater Manchester · BL9 7ER
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 432 real Food Standards Agency records for the BL9 postcode area, of which 407 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.