Mini Stop Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bury
Mini Stop Convenience Store 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 13 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: 64 Parsonage Street, Bury, BL9 6BL
How it compares in Bury
That puts Mini Stop Convenience Store 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% | ← Mini Stop Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mini Stop Convenience Store 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 Mini Stop Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & B Trading Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| Alexander Care Home Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Brookdale Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Coffee & Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Black Box Grill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Chunky Chicken (Bury) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
Questions about Mini Stop Convenience Store
What is Mini Stop Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Mini Stop Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 13 October 2023.
Is Mini Stop Convenience Store 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 Mini Stop Convenience Store last inspected?
Mini Stop Convenience Store was last inspected on 13 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 Mini Stop Convenience Store?
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 Mini Stop Convenience Store compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Mini Stop Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Mini Stop Convenience Store 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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