Backyard Africa food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bury
Backyard Africa holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 25 Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 9JZ
How it compares in Bury
In Bury, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Backyard Africa 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% | ← Backyard Africa | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Backyard Africa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory World GG Ltd Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Bab's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Backyard Africa
What is Backyard Africa's food hygiene rating?
Backyard Africa has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bury Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Backyard Africa 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Backyard Africa last inspected?
Backyard Africa was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
How does Backyard Africa compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, while Backyard Africa holds a 4. 135 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Backyard Africa 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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