Bytes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Bytes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 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: Rear of, 45-47 Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AG
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Bytes 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% | ← Bytes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bytes 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 Bytes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Press Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Brighter Bunnies Preschool School/college/university | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Dolce Ltd Westhoughton High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| B's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| GoLocal Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Bytes
What is Bytes's food hygiene rating?
Bytes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Bytes 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bytes last inspected?
Bytes was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Bytes?
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 Bytes compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Bytes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Bytes 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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Understanding this rating
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Bytes is one of 143 rated food businesses in Westhoughton. See every hygiene rating in Westhoughton →
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