Blackstone Meats Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Blackstone Meats Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: 183 Elgin Street, BL1 3EU
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Blackstone Meats Ltd 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% | ← Blackstone Meats Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blackstone Meats Ltd 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 Blackstone Meats Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & K Grocery/Off Licence Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| Bridges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bunbury's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bank Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Blackstone Meats Ltd
What is Blackstone Meats Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Blackstone Meats Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Blackstone Meats Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackstone Meats Ltd last inspected?
Blackstone Meats Ltd was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Blackstone Meats Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackstone Meats Ltd compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Blackstone Meats Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Blackstone Meats 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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