The Balmayna food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
The Balmayna holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: Washington Street, Bolton, BL3 5EY
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Balmayna 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% | ← The Balmayna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Balmayna 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 The Balmayna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Huda Academy School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Afsana Catering Services Ltd Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2025 |
| A la Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2025 |
| Amez Mini Market Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Arizona Joe's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Aqsa Meat Ltd (MX66 HWT) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| Bolton School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| AQSA food store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about The Balmayna
What is The Balmayna's food hygiene rating?
The Balmayna has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Balmayna 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Balmayna last inspected?
The Balmayna was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 The Balmayna?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Balmayna compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Balmayna is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Balmayna 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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