Hootons Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Hootons Pharmacy 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 28 March 2023, more than 3 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: 119 Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7AR
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Hootons Pharmacy 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% | ← Hootons Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hootons Pharmacy 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 Hootons Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horwich Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Greenhalghs Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Brewed Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Home Bakery/Caffe Latte Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| 201 Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Blackedge Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Hootons Pharmacy
What is Hootons Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Hootons Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 28 March 2023.
Is Hootons Pharmacy 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 Hootons Pharmacy last inspected?
Hootons Pharmacy was last inspected on 28 March 2023, more than 3 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 Hootons Pharmacy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hootons Pharmacy compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Hootons Pharmacy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Hootons Pharmacy 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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