Birtenshaw Hall School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolton
Birtenshaw Hall School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2025, 14 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: Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, BL7 9AB
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Birtenshaw Hall School among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ← Birtenshaw Hall School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 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 Birtenshaw Hall School 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 Birtenshaw Hall School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birtenshaw School/college/university | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Amigos foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bank Top URC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bradshaw Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Canon Slade School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bradshaw Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
| Bradshaw Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Cafe Twelve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Birtenshaw Hall School
What is Birtenshaw Hall School's food hygiene rating?
Birtenshaw Hall School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 23 April 2025.
Is Birtenshaw Hall School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birtenshaw Hall School last inspected?
Birtenshaw Hall School was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 Birtenshaw Hall School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birtenshaw Hall School compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Birtenshaw Hall School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Birtenshaw Hall School 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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