Pop Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Pop Star holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: 15 Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1EL
How it compares in Bolton
A 0 is rare: only 10 of 2,200 rated places in Bolton score this low, about one in 220. By contrast 55% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ← Pop Star |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Pop Star the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pop Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Socialist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bolton Bae Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| BeautyHeist Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| American Sweet & Vapes Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Amazonia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Pop Star
What is Pop Star's food hygiene rating?
Pop Star has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Bolton Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Pop Star safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Pop Star last inspected?
Pop Star was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Pop Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pop Star compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Pop Star holds a 0. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Pop Star 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bolton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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