Shethu Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bury
Shethu Takeaway 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: 77 Sunny Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8ES
How it compares in Bury
In Bury, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Shethu Takeaway 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% | ← Shethu Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shethu Takeaway 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 Shethu Takeaway, 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 | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| Berrys of Unsworth Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Blackford Bridge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| 8 Manchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Avasarni Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Campo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Shethu Takeaway
What is Shethu Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Shethu Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bury Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Shethu Takeaway 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 Shethu Takeaway last inspected?
Shethu Takeaway was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Shethu Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shethu Takeaway compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, while Shethu Takeaway holds a 4. 135 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Shethu Takeaway 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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