Innovate food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bury
Innovate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 47 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25 0FG
How it compares in Bury
That puts Innovate 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% | ← Innovate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Innovate 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 Innovate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory World GG Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Bab's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| Ayurvedic Healthcare & Laser Clinic Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Armour Care Services Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
Questions about Innovate
What is Innovate's food hygiene rating?
Innovate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 23 October 2023.
Is Innovate 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Innovate last inspected?
Innovate was last inspected on 23 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Innovate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Innovate compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Innovate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Innovate 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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Understanding this rating
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