The Grumpy Baker food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
The Grumpy Baker 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 6 June 2025, 13 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: Stall D10/D11 Bolton Market, Ashburner Street, Bolton, BL1 1TJ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so The Grumpy Baker 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 Grumpy Baker | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Grumpy Baker 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 Grumpy Baker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bistro (Ground Floor) School/college/university | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bolton College Deane Road Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Grumpy Baker
What is The Grumpy Baker's food hygiene rating?
The Grumpy Baker has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 6 June 2025.
Is The Grumpy Baker 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 Grumpy Baker last inspected?
The Grumpy Baker was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 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 Grumpy Baker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grumpy Baker compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while The Grumpy Baker holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Grumpy Baker 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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