Food hygiene ratings in Bolton
Bolton inspects and rates 2,386 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,200 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 186 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Bolton
Standards here are mixed: 55% of rated businesses in Bolton hold the top score of 5, and 77% hold a 4 or better. 189 businesses, 9% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
Towns in Bolton
Food hygiene ratings for each town Bolton inspects.
- Farnworth 186 places
- Horwich 175 places
- Westhoughton 143 places
- Little Lever 52 places
- Kearsley 41 places
- Bromley Cross 34 places
- Blackrod 32 places
- Egerton 28 places
- Lostock 21 places
Recently inspected in Bolton
The most recent inspections published by Bolton, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Belly Limited | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| B & M Bargains | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| B & M Bargains | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Deli-licious | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Happitots Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Heaton Dene Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Hindley House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Wingates Residential Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Astley Grange Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Dujour Bakehouse | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Home Bargains | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Tic Tots Nursery at Total Fitness | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Bolton
The lowest-rated food businesses in Bolton are listed below. 10 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 103 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayaans restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Raja Pizza Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 11 May 2026 |
| Al Halal Butchers & Groceries | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 1 May 2026 |
| Corner Shop | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 April 2026 |
| Pure Powerhouse | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| Shama Nazara | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 2 February 2026 |
| Gafoor Grocers | Manufacturers/packers | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 1 December 2025 |
| Murshid | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 24 November 2025 |
| Rizwana Taste Of Home | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 October 2025 |
| Pop Star | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 24 September 2025 |
| Valentino's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 May 2026 |
| Love and Passion | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 May 2026 |
| Zam Zam Pizza & Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 May 2026 |
| New Shamal halal meat | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 May 2026 |
| Burger express | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Golden Crown | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Jolly Carter | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Fusion Foods (Blackburn Road) Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 May 2026 |
| Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 May 2026 |
| Prego | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Bolton
How many food businesses does Bolton rate?
Bolton publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,386 businesses, of which 2,200 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Bolton?
55% of rated businesses in Bolton hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Bolton have a bad hygiene rating?
189 food businesses in Bolton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 10 rated 0 and 103 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Bolton?
Environmental health officers employed by Bolton carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Bolton
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 201 Sandwich Shop 5 - Very good
- 2372 Grill Restaurant & Lounge 3 - Generally satisfactory
- 2chefspassion.co.uk 5 - Very good
- 2GO 4 - Good
- 52-Hertz 5 - Very good
- 7 Acre Pizza 5 - Very good
- A & F Catering 3 - Generally satisfactory
- A & K Grocers 4 - Good
- A & K Grocery/Off Licence 5 - Very good
- A & M Sandwiches 4 - Good
- A & S Stores 3 - Generally satisfactory
- A la Pizza 5 - Very good
- A1 Fish & Chips 4 - Good
- A1 Fish and Chips 4 - Good
- Aadams Whippy 4 - Good
- Abacus 3 - Generally satisfactory
- ACE Catering 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Achari Restaurant 3 - Generally satisfactory
- AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd 5 - Very good
- Adam Mini Mart 5 - Very good
- Adam Tarah Restaurant & Takeaway 4 - Good
- Adams Ice Cream 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Adils Ices 4 - Good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Adullan Homes Housing Association Limited 4 - Good
- Adventure Club @ The Hideaway 5 - Very good
- Afro Continental Market 4 - Good
- Afsana Catering Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Age Concern 5 - Very good
- Aha Pizza 5 - Very good
- Ahmed Poultry Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ainsworth Arms 4 - Good
- Air Vault Trampoline Park 5 - Very good
- Akbari Express 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Akbari Mini Market Ltd 4 - Good
- AL Aqsa Halal Meat and Grocery 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Al Jamiah Al Islamiyah 4 - Good
- Al-Huda Academy 5 - Very good
- Al-Madina Halal Meat 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 4 - Good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aleef Foodstore 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alifs 4 - Good
- Aliona 4 - Good
- Alison Bluer 4 - Good
- All Smiles Pre School 5 - Very good
- All Souls Cafe 5 - Very good
- Allen's Fried Chicken 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alliance Learning Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alyaan Ice's 5 - Very good
- Amanda's Pit Stop (PK07 VWS) 4 - Good
- Amazonia 5 - Very good
- American Candy N Drinks Ltd 4 - Good
- American Candy World 20 Ltd 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-07. Browse all UK councils →