Bolsover Service Station food hygiene rating
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Bolsover Service Station holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 September 2025, 9 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: High Street Garage, High Street, Bolsover, S44 6HF
How it compares in Bolsover
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 691 rated places in Bolsover score this low, about one in 86. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Bolsover Service Station | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bolsover Service Station the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bolsover Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsover Parish Rooms Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2026 |
| Not Just Cheesecakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bargin Box Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Gurkha Aroma Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Goddard And White News Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Town End Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Bolsover Service Station
What is Bolsover Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Bolsover Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bolsover Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Bolsover Service Station safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bolsover Service Station last inspected?
Bolsover Service Station was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bolsover Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bolsover Service Station compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while Bolsover Service Station holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Bolsover Service Station 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bolsover, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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