Loft 24 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
Loft 24 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Loft 24 was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 67 Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AG
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Loft 24 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% | ← Loft 24 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Loft 24 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 Loft 24, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bytes Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| French Press Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Brighter Bunnies Preschool School/college/university | 273 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 |
Questions about Loft 24
What is Loft 24's food hygiene rating?
Loft 24 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Loft 24 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loft 24 last inspected?
Loft 24 was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Loft 24?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Loft 24 compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Loft 24 holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Loft 24 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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