China Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bury
China Palace 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 15 September 2025, 9 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: 476 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25 1NL
How it compares in Bury
That puts China Palace 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% | ← China Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 China Palace 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 China Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Akhtars Ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bar 5 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2021 |
| Anatolian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Ahaar Indian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about China Palace
What is China Palace's food hygiene rating?
China Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 15 September 2025.
Is China Palace 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 China Palace last inspected?
China Palace was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 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 China Palace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Palace compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and China Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects China Palace 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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