The Listening Ear Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bury
The Listening Ear Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Listening Ear Cafe was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Radcliffe United Reform Church, Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, M26 3WQ
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Listening Ear Cafe among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 828 | 75% | ← The Listening Ear Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Listening Ear Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Listening Ear Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeycliffe Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2018 |
| Chilli Pepper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Bridge Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Buna Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Acapulco Catina/Arigato Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Ainsworth Road Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Bar-B-Q Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Listening Ear Cafe
What is The Listening Ear Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Listening Ear Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Listening Ear Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Listening Ear Cafe last inspected?
The Listening Ear Cafe was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Listening Ear Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Listening Ear Cafe compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Listening Ear Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Listening Ear Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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