Bolton Mutual Aid Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Bolton Mutual Aid Centre 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 2 February 2022, 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: 1 Quebec Place, Bolton, BL3 5JW
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Bolton Mutual Aid Centre 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% | ← Bolton Mutual Aid Centre | |
| 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 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 Bolton Mutual Aid Centre 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 Bolton Mutual Aid Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huda Academy School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Amez Mini Market Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| A la Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2025 |
| Arizona Joe's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Afsana Catering Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2025 |
| AQSA food store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Brandwood C P School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Adam Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
Questions about Bolton Mutual Aid Centre
What is Bolton Mutual Aid Centre's food hygiene rating?
Bolton Mutual Aid Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 2 February 2022.
Is Bolton Mutual Aid Centre 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 Bolton Mutual Aid Centre last inspected?
Bolton Mutual Aid Centre was last inspected on 2 February 2022, 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 Bolton Mutual Aid Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bolton Mutual Aid Centre compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Bolton Mutual Aid Centre holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Bolton Mutual Aid Centre 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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