Alifs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Alifs 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 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 170 New Street, Blackrod, BL6 5AQ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Alifs 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% | ← Alifs | |
| 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 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 Alifs 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 Alifs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrod premier Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Greenhalgh's Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Blackrod Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2025 |
| Flounders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Blackrod Church Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Hilltops Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Greggs - M61 Rivington Northbound Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cumberland School Station Road School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Alifs
What is Alifs's food hygiene rating?
Alifs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Alifs 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 Alifs last inspected?
Alifs was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 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 Alifs?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alifs compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Alifs holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Alifs 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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