The Farm Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
The Farm Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 15 December 2021, more than 4 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: Manchester Road, Kearsley, BL4 8RU
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so The Farm Cafe 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 Farm Cafe | |
| 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 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 The Farm Cafe 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 Farm Cafe, 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 The Farm Cafe
What is The Farm Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Farm Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 15 December 2021.
Is The Farm Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Farm Cafe last inspected?
The Farm Cafe was last inspected on 15 December 2021, more than 4 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 The Farm Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Farm Cafe compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while The Farm Cafe holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Farm Cafe 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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