Pit Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Pit Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 April 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: 46 Newbrook Road, Bolton, BL5 1ER
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Pit Stop 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% | ← Pit Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pit Stop 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 Pit Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ MBDA Bolton Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
Questions about Pit Stop
What is Pit Stop's food hygiene rating?
Pit Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 3 April 2023.
Is Pit Stop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pit Stop last inspected?
Pit Stop was last inspected on 3 April 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 Pit Stop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pit Stop compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Pit Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Pit Stop 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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