Prime Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Prime Food holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 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: 23 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BL6 7QJ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Prime Food sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← Prime Food | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Prime Food 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 Prime Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flockton Court residents Caring Premises | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Blackedge Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 201 Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Hootons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Bridge Church Horwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
Questions about Prime Food
What is Prime Food's food hygiene rating?
Prime Food has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Prime Food safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Prime Food last inspected?
Prime Food was last inspected on 16 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 Prime Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Prime Food compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Prime Food holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Prime Food 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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