Firwood School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolton
Firwood School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 17 March 2025, 15 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: Stitch Mi Lane, Bolton, BL2 4HU
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Firwood School 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% | ← Firwood School | |
| 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 Firwood School 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 Firwood School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherines Acadamy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Breightmet Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Baci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| 7 Acre Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bright Meadow Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Breightmet School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Atkinsons Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Arthur Lane Nurseries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Firwood School
What is Firwood School's food hygiene rating?
Firwood School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Firwood School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Firwood School last inspected?
Firwood School was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 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 Firwood School?
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 Firwood School compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Firwood School holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Firwood School 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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