The Food Base food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bury
The Food Base holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: 6 Thatch Leach Lane, Whitefield, M45 6BE
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Food Base 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 Food Base | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Food Base 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 Food Base, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cafe Viuna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Campo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| China Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Best One Akhtars Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Bar 5 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| 8 Manchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Food Base
What is The Food Base's food hygiene rating?
The Food Base has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 30 October 2025.
Is The Food Base 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Base last inspected?
The Food Base was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 The Food Base?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Food Base compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Base is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Food Base 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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