Chopstix Noodle Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Chopstix Noodle Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 16 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: 37 The Linkway, Horwich, BL6 6JA
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Chopstix Noodle Bar 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% | ← Chopstix Noodle Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chopstix Noodle Bar 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 Chopstix Noodle Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Blanco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Carrs Pasties Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Chopstix Noodle Bar
What is Chopstix Noodle Bar's food hygiene rating?
Chopstix Noodle Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Chopstix Noodle Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chopstix Noodle Bar last inspected?
Chopstix Noodle Bar was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 16 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 Chopstix Noodle Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chopstix Noodle Bar compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Chopstix Noodle Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Chopstix Noodle Bar 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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