Kearsley Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Kearsley Service Station 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 14 August 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: 524 Manchester Road, Kearsley, BL4 8RS
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Kearsley Service Station 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% | ← Kearsley Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kearsley Service Station 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 Kearsley Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Clifton Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Borough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Atlantic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Buns And Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Asda Pendlebury Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Kearsley Service Station
What is Kearsley Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Kearsley Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Kearsley Service Station 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 Kearsley Service Station last inspected?
Kearsley Service Station was last inspected on 14 August 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 Kearsley Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kearsley Service Station compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Kearsley Service Station holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Kearsley Service Station 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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