Sagar Indian Cuisine food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
Sagar Indian Cuisine 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 23 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: 61 Church Street, Blackrod, BL6 5EE
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Sagar Indian Cuisine 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% | ← Sagar Indian Cuisine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sagar Indian Cuisine 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 Sagar Indian Cuisine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flounders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Greenhalgh's Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Hilltops Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Blackrod Church Primary School School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Blackrod premier Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Blackrod Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2025 |
| Greggs - M61 Rivington Northbound Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Sagar Indian Cuisine
What is Sagar Indian Cuisine's food hygiene rating?
Sagar Indian Cuisine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 23 October 2023.
Is Sagar Indian Cuisine 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 Sagar Indian Cuisine last inspected?
Sagar Indian Cuisine was last inspected on 23 October 2023, more than 2 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 Sagar Indian Cuisine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sagar Indian Cuisine compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Sagar Indian Cuisine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Sagar Indian Cuisine 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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