The Over Hulton Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
The Over Hulton 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
The rating dates from 29 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: 54 Newbrook Road, Bolton, BL5 1ER
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so The Over Hulton 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% | ← The Over Hulton 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 The Over Hulton 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 The Over Hulton Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ MBDA Bolton Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
Questions about The Over Hulton Tandoori
What is The Over Hulton Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
The Over Hulton Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 29 April 2025.
Is The Over Hulton 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 The Over Hulton Tandoori last inspected?
The Over Hulton Tandoori was last inspected on 29 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 The Over Hulton 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 The Over Hulton Tandoori compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while The Over Hulton Tandoori holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Over Hulton 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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