Al-Madina Halal Meat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Al-Madina Halal Meat holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 January 2026, 5 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: 198 Crescent Road, Bolton, BL3 2JU
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Al-Madina Halal Meat sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← Al-Madina Halal Meat | |
| 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 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 Al-Madina Halal Meat 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 Al-Madina Halal Meat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Smiles Pre School Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| American Candy World 20 Ltd Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bolton Alcohol Delivery Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bolton Custody Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Al-Madina Halal Meat
What is Al-Madina Halal Meat's food hygiene rating?
Al-Madina Halal Meat has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 24 January 2026.
Is Al-Madina Halal Meat safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Al-Madina Halal Meat last inspected?
Al-Madina Halal Meat was last inspected on 24 January 2026, 5 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-Madina Halal Meat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Al-Madina Halal Meat compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Al-Madina Halal Meat holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Al-Madina Halal Meat 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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