Westhoughton Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Westhoughton Tandoori 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
This rating dates from 2 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 97 Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AA
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Westhoughton Tandoori 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% | ← Westhoughton Tandoori | |
| 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 Westhoughton Tandoori 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 Westhoughton Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Brighter Bunnies Preschool School/college/university | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bytes Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| French Press Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| B's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Dolce Ltd Westhoughton High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Westhoughton Tandoori
What is Westhoughton Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Westhoughton Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Westhoughton Tandoori 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 Westhoughton Tandoori last inspected?
Westhoughton Tandoori was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 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 Westhoughton Tandoori?
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 Westhoughton Tandoori compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Westhoughton Tandoori holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Westhoughton Tandoori 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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