Burger Joint food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bury
Burger Joint holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 13 July 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Only 5% of rated food businesses in Bury score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Bury ratings →
Address: 217 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25 1JF
How this rating has changed
Burger Joint was re-inspected on 13 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bury
A 2 is rare: only 27 of 1,095 rated places in Bury score this low, about one in 41. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 809 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ← Burger Joint | |
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | 1% |
A further 134 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 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 Burger Joint the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 Burger Joint, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brews & Screws Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bombay Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bonny Joyce Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Best One Akhtars Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Accessory World GG Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Ahaar Indian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Burger Joint
What is Burger Joint's food hygiene rating?
Burger Joint has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bury Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Burger Joint safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Burger Joint last inspected?
Burger Joint was last inspected on 13 July 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 Burger Joint?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burger Joint compare to other places in Bury?
74% of the 1,095 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, while Burger Joint holds a 2. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Burger Joint 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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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Understanding this rating
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