Pepes Piri Piri food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Pepes Piri Piri holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: 275 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LA
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Pepes Piri Piri 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% | ← Pepes Piri Piri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pepes Piri Piri 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 Pepes Piri Piri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQSA food store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School School/college/university | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Adam Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Arizona Joe's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| BH Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Barakat Grill Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| Bishop Bridgeman Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2016 |
| Bishop Bridgeman C of E School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Pepes Piri Piri
What is Pepes Piri Piri's food hygiene rating?
Pepes Piri Piri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Pepes Piri Piri 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pepes Piri Piri last inspected?
Pepes Piri Piri was last inspected on 30 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 Pepes Piri Piri?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pepes Piri Piri compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Pepes Piri Piri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Pepes Piri Piri 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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