The Hamers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
The Hamers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2025, 12 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: Hamers Arms, 23 Higher Summerseat, Summerseat, BL0 9UG
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Hamers Arms 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 Hamers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hamers Arms 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 Hamers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Al Bosco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Charlie Bakes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Cosalea Brandlesholme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Agricola House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about The Hamers Arms
What is The Hamers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Hamers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 3 July 2025.
Is The Hamers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hamers Arms last inspected?
The Hamers Arms was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Hamers Arms?
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 Hamers Arms compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Hamers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Hamers Arms 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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