Taste of Raj food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Taste of Raj holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 May 2025, 14 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: 113 St Georges Avenue, Westhoughton, BL5 2EZ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Taste of Raj 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% | ← Taste of Raj | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Taste of Raj 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 Taste of Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mamma Bolton Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Dessert MagicBox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Eatock Primary School School/college/university | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| E & L Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Convenience.com Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Casson Fold Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about Taste of Raj
What is Taste of Raj's food hygiene rating?
Taste of Raj has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Taste of Raj 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taste of Raj last inspected?
Taste of Raj was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Taste of Raj?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Taste of Raj compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Taste of Raj holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Taste of Raj 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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