The Cottage Loaf food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bury
The Cottage Loaf holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 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: 25 Market Street, Tottington, BL8 4AA
How it compares in Bury
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 1,110 rated places in Bury score this low, about one in 37. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 828 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ← The Cottage Loaf | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 The Cottage Loaf the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cottage Loaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cooperative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Agricola House Caring Premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| China Red Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Charlie Bakes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Christ Church C E School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Cosalea Brandlesholme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Cottage Loaf
What is The Cottage Loaf's food hygiene rating?
The Cottage Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bury Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Cottage Loaf safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Cottage Loaf last inspected?
The Cottage Loaf was last inspected on 28 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 Cottage Loaf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cottage Loaf compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, while The Cottage Loaf holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Cottage Loaf 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bury, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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