A1 Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
A1 Fish & Chips holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 7 November 2023, more than 2 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: 59 Church Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3RU
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so A1 Fish & Chips 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% | ← A1 Fish & Chips | |
| 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 Very 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 A1 Fish & Chips 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 A1 Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhalghs Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Brighter Bunnies Preschool School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bytes Pub/bar/nightclub | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| French Press Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B's Bakery Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about A1 Fish & Chips
What is A1 Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
A1 Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 7 November 2023.
Is A1 Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A1 Fish & Chips last inspected?
A1 Fish & Chips was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 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 A1 Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 A1 Fish & Chips compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while A1 Fish & Chips holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects A1 Fish & Chips 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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