Heron Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Heron Foods 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: 150 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2HR
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Heron Foods 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% | ← Heron Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Heron Foods 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 Heron Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bellrock Work Place & Compliance (Castleton St) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Birtenshaw College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bridge Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| All Souls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| 7 Acre Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Heron Foods
What is Heron Foods's food hygiene rating?
Heron Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Heron Foods 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 Heron Foods last inspected?
Heron Foods was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Heron Foods?
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 Heron Foods compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Heron Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Heron Foods 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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