The Granary Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
The Granary Sandwich Bar 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 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 51 Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 2LS
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so The Granary Sandwich Bar 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% | ← The Granary Sandwich Bar | |
| 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 The Granary Sandwich Bar 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 The Granary Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Birtenshaw College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bellrock Work Place & Compliance (Castleton St) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bridge Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 7 Acre Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bradshaw Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Granary Sandwich Bar
What is The Granary Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Granary Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Granary Sandwich Bar 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 The Granary Sandwich Bar last inspected?
The Granary Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 The Granary Sandwich Bar?
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 The Granary Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while The Granary Sandwich Bar holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Granary Sandwich Bar 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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