Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bury
Hong Kong Cantonese 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 7 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 161 Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2NW
How it compares in Bury
In Bury, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hong Kong Cantonese 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% | ← Hong Kong Cantonese 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hong Kong Cantonese 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 Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Road Methodist Church Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2018 |
| Broskis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ainsworth Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Bury Grammar School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Chesters Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
| Bury Cancer Support Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway
What is Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bury Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Hong Kong Cantonese 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 Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway last inspected?
Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway was last inspected on 7 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, while Hong Kong Cantonese Takeaway holds a 4. 135 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Hong Kong Cantonese 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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