Failte food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Failte holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2025, 13 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: 16 Frank Street, Bolton, BL1 3HT
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Failte 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% | ← Failte | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Failte 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 Failte, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlow Fold Primary School School/college/university | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| A & K Grocery/Off Licence Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Blackstone Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| Bank Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bridges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Failte
What is Failte's food hygiene rating?
Failte has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Failte 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Failte last inspected?
Failte was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 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 Failte?
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 Failte compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Failte is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Failte 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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