The Sparking Clog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
The Sparking Clog 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 14 April 2026, 2 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: 24 Radcliffe Moor Road, Radcliffe, M26 0WL
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Sparking Clog 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 Sparking Clog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sparking Clog 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 Sparking Clog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Road Butchers Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Abbeycliffe Caring Premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2018 |
| Cams Lane County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bridge Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Acapulco Catina/Arigato Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Chilli Pepper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about The Sparking Clog
What is The Sparking Clog's food hygiene rating?
The Sparking Clog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 14 April 2026.
Is The Sparking Clog 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 Sparking Clog last inspected?
The Sparking Clog was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Sparking Clog?
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 Sparking Clog compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Sparking Clog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Sparking Clog 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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