Food hygiene ratings in Farnworth
There are 186 food businesses in Farnworth with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Bolton Council. A further 8 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Farnworth
43% of rated businesses in Farnworth hold the top score of 5, and 73% hold a 4 or better. 17 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Bolton as a whole, 55% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Farnworth does worse, by 12 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 76 | 43% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 30% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 17% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 7% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Farnworth
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Al Noor Superstore Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 September 2025 |
| Burger express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Dolce Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 October 2025 |
| Mad Jack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 November 2025 |
| Madani Food Farnworth Limited Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 February 2025 |
| AK Grill & Curries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 January 2026 |
| Baba Darbar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 November 2025 |
| Dolce Coffee & Dessert Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 February 2025 |
| Home of Bargainz Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 September 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Farnworth
How many food businesses in Farnworth have a hygiene rating?
186 food businesses in Farnworth have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Bolton Council. 178 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Farnworth?
43% of rated businesses in Farnworth hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Farnworth?
17 food businesses in Farnworth hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 5 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Farnworth?
Environmental health officers at Bolton Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Bolton
- 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
Food businesses in Farnworth
- A & A Bees Awaiting inspection
- Adils Ices 4 - Good
- Age Concern 5 - Very good
- AK Grill & Curries 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Al Noor Superstore 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Alison Bluer 4 - Good
- Allen's Fried Chicken 3 - Generally satisfactory
- American Fried Chicken 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS Long Causeway 4 - Good
- Azure Gaze Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Baba Darbar Ltd 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bargain Booze 5 - Very good
- Bargain Booze 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Beijing Chinese takeaway 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Believe Achieve C.I.C 4 - Good
- Best One 4 - Good
- Blue Cafe 4 - Good
- Bosken Mini Market 4 - Good
- Bridgewater Hotel 5 - Very good
- Burger express 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Cawdor News 4 - Good
- Cherry Tree Kids Club 5 - Very good
- Chilli's Pizza 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Co-op 5 - Very good
- Cocktails At Home UK Ltd 4 - Good
- Costcutter Bargain Booze 5 - Very good
- Cowans's/Mr Treatz 5 - Very good
- Curry Centre 3 - Generally satisfactory
- D'Havilland 3 - Generally satisfactory
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.