Shell Manchester Road food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Shell Manchester Road holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 19 May 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: Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2NZ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Shell Manchester Road 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% | ← Shell Manchester Road | |
| 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 Shell Manchester Road 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 Shell Manchester Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Candy World 20 Ltd Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bolton Alcohol Delivery Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| All Smiles Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Bolton Indian Sports Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bolton Custody Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Shell Manchester Road
What is Shell Manchester Road's food hygiene rating?
Shell Manchester Road has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 19 May 2025.
Is Shell Manchester Road 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Manchester Road last inspected?
Shell Manchester Road was last inspected on 19 May 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 Shell Manchester Road?
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 Shell Manchester Road compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Shell Manchester Road holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Shell Manchester Road 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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