The Love Shack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
The Love Shack 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 August 2018, more than 7 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: 1a Springfield Court, Summerfield Road, Bolton, BL3 2NT
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Love Shack 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 Love Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Love Shack 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 Love Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Candy World 20 Ltd Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bolton Alcohol Delivery Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| All Smiles Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bolton Custody Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
Questions about The Love Shack
What is The Love Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Love Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 23 August 2018.
Is The Love Shack 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 The Love Shack last inspected?
The Love Shack was last inspected on 23 August 2018, more than 7 years 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 Love Shack?
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 The Love Shack compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Love Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Love Shack 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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