Pizzology food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bury
Pizzology holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 3 Rufford Parade, Rufford Drive, Whitefield, M45 8PL
How it compares in Bury
In Bury, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Pizzology sits behind roughly 828 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 828 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ← Pizzology | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pizzology 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 Pizzology, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C E Primary School School/college/university | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| 8 Manchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Campo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cafe Viuna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Berrys of Unsworth Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Pizzology
What is Pizzology's food hygiene rating?
Pizzology has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bury Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Pizzology safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pizzology last inspected?
Pizzology was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months 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 Pizzology?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizzology compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, while Pizzology holds a 4. 135 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Pizzology 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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