Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
Taj Mahal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: 6-6A Higher Maket Street, BL4 9AJ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Taj Mahal 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% | ← Taj Mahal | |
| 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 Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkview Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bridgewater Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Butty-licious Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Azure Gaze Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Taj Mahal
What is Taj Mahal's food hygiene rating?
Taj Mahal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Taj Mahal 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taj Mahal last inspected?
Taj Mahal was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Taj Mahal?
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 Taj Mahal compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Taj Mahal holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Taj Mahal 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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