Margaret's Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Margaret's Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Westhoughton Market Hall, 70 Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AZ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Margaret's Bakery sits behind roughly 1,220 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ← Margaret's Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Margaret's Bakery 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 Margaret's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Brighter Bunnies Preschool School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bytes Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| French Press Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| B's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Dolce Ltd Westhoughton High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Margaret's Bakery
What is Margaret's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Margaret's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Margaret's Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Margaret's Bakery last inspected?
Margaret's Bakery was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Margaret's Bakery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Margaret's Bakery compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Margaret's Bakery holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Margaret's Bakery 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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