Castle Hill Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Castle Hill Post Office 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 18 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: 249-251 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2JG
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Castle Hill Post Office 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% | ← Castle Hill Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Castle Hill Post Office 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 Castle Hill Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellrock Work Place & Compliance (Castleton St) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Birtenshaw College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Angies Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bradshaw Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
| All Souls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Astley Grange Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Castle Hill Post Office
What is Castle Hill Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Castle Hill Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Castle Hill Post Office 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 Castle Hill Post Office last inspected?
Castle Hill Post Office was last inspected on 18 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 Castle Hill Post Office?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Hill Post Office compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Hill Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Castle Hill Post Office 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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