Irwells Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bury
Irwells Bistro holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Irwells Bistro was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bury Road, Radcliffe, M26 2WX
How it compares in Bury
A 1 is rare: only 22 of 1,108 rated places in Bury score this low, about one in 50. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 828 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Irwells Bistro | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 128 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Irwells Bistro the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Irwells Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celia Clyne Banqueting Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Avasarni Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Blackford Bridge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bambinos Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Be Delicious Catering Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| C Isherwood Wholesale Grocers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Irwells Bistro
What is Irwells Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Irwells Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bury Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Irwells Bistro safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Irwells Bistro last inspected?
Irwells Bistro was last inspected on 28 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 Irwells Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Irwells Bistro compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,108 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, while Irwells Bistro holds a 1. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Irwells Bistro 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bury, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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