Al Halal Butchers & Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Al Halal Butchers & Groceries holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 1 May 2026, 2 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: 134 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3AT
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% | ← Al Halal Butchers & Groceries |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent 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 Al Halal Butchers & Groceries 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 Al Halal Butchers & Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| Bank Mart Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Bolton Hospice Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Bridges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery & Preschool School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Bolton School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Breakthrough Link Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
Questions about Al Halal Butchers & Groceries
What is Al Halal Butchers & Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Al Halal Butchers & Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Bolton Council on 1 May 2026.
Is Al Halal Butchers & Groceries safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Al Halal Butchers & Groceries last inspected?
Al Halal Butchers & Groceries was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 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 Al Halal Butchers & Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Halal Butchers & Groceries compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Al Halal Butchers & Groceries holds a 0. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Al Halal Butchers & Groceries 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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