The Old Bank Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
The Old Bank Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Former HSBC Bank, Hill View Road, Bolton, BL1 8QQ
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Old Bank Cafe among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% 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 | 1,220 | 55% | ← The Old Bank Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 186 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 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 The Old Bank Cafe 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 The Old Bank Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge Baptist Church Other catering premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2023 |
| Astley Grange Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Astley Bridge Bowling Green Co Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| All Souls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bank Top URC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about The Old Bank Cafe
What is The Old Bank Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bank Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 14 January 2025.
Is The Old Bank Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Bank Cafe last inspected?
The Old Bank Cafe was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Bank Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Bank Cafe compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Bank Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Old Bank Cafe 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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