3ds Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
3ds Store Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: 18 Great Moor Street, Bolton, BL1 1NP
How it compares in Bolton
A 2 is rare: only 76 of 2,200 rated places in Bolton score this low, about one in 29. By contrast 55% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ← 3ds Store Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 3ds Store Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 3ds Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| American Sweet & Vapes Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bolton Bae Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bolton Socialist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bolton Excellency Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
Questions about 3ds Store Ltd
What is 3ds Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
3ds Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bolton Council on 18 June 2025.
Is 3ds Store Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 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 3ds Store Ltd last inspected?
3ds Store Ltd was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 3ds Store Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 3ds Store Ltd compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while 3ds Store Ltd holds a 2. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects 3ds Store Ltd 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 2 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 Bolton, 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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