Hollowood Chemists food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Hollowood Chemists 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 13 January 2026, 6 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: 45 Brackley Street, Farnworth, BL4 9DS
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Hollowood Chemists 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% | ← Hollowood Chemists | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hollowood Chemists 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 Hollowood Chemists, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Bridgewater Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkview Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Azure Gaze Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Butty-licious Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Hollowood Chemists
What is Hollowood Chemists's food hygiene rating?
Hollowood Chemists has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Hollowood Chemists 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 Hollowood Chemists last inspected?
Hollowood Chemists was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 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 Hollowood Chemists?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hollowood Chemists compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Hollowood Chemists is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Hollowood Chemists 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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