Market Way food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Market Way 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 7 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: 50 Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7AE
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Market Way 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% | ← Market Way | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Market Way 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 Market Way, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhalghs Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Brewed Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Home Bakery/Caffe Latte Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Hootons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Croft House Nursery Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| 201 Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Market Way
What is Market Way's food hygiene rating?
Market Way has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 7 June 2025.
Is Market Way 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 Market Way last inspected?
Market Way was last inspected on 7 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 Market Way?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Market Way compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Market Way holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Market Way 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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Market Way is one of 175 rated food businesses in Horwich. See every hygiene rating in Horwich →
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