The Hives Catering food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
The Hives Catering 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: The Linkway, Horwich, BL6 6JA
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hives Catering 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 Hives Catering | |
| 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 Hives Catering 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 Hives Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bolton Whites Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bolton Whites Hotel (Kiosks) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Hives Catering
What is The Hives Catering's food hygiene rating?
The Hives Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Hives Catering 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 Hives Catering last inspected?
The Hives Catering was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Hives Catering?
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 Hives Catering compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while The Hives Catering holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Hives Catering 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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