Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bury
Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop 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 10 November 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: 488 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25 5NL
How it compares in Bury
That puts Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop 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% | ← Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 128 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Akhtars Ltd Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Bombay Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Butter Me Up Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Brews & Screws Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bar 5 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ahaar Indian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Anatolian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop
What is Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop 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 Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop last inspected?
Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
How does Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,108 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop 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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