Ropers Barn food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bolton
Ropers Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 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: Ropers Barn, Valletts Lane, Bolton, BL1 6DY
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Ropers Barn 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% | ← Ropers Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Ropers Barn 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 Ropers Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| A & K Grocery/Off Licence Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| Bridges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bank Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Bunbury's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Ropers Barn
What is Ropers Barn's food hygiene rating?
Ropers Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Ropers Barn 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ropers Barn last inspected?
Ropers Barn was last inspected on 7 May 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 Ropers Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ropers Barn compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Ropers Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Ropers Barn 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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