Victoria food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
Victoria holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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: Victoria Inn, 27 Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AH
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Victoria 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% | ← Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Victoria 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 Victoria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| French Press Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bytes Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Brighter Bunnies Preschool School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Dolce Ltd Westhoughton High School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| B's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Victoria
What is Victoria's food hygiene rating?
Victoria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Victoria 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Victoria last inspected?
Victoria was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Victoria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Victoria compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Victoria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Victoria 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Victoria is one of 143 rated food businesses in Westhoughton. See every hygiene rating in Westhoughton →
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