Gaskells Wine & News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Gaskells Wine & News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: 32A Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 3AE
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Gaskells Wine & News sits behind roughly 1,220 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ← Gaskells Wine & News | |
| 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 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 Gaskells Wine & News 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 Gaskells Wine & News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Hospice Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Bolton Day Nursery & Preschool School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Breakthrough Link Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Bolton Deaf Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bolton Lads and Girls Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bank Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Gaskells Wine & News
What is Gaskells Wine & News's food hygiene rating?
Gaskells Wine & News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Gaskells Wine & News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gaskells Wine & News last inspected?
Gaskells Wine & News was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 Gaskells Wine & News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gaskells Wine & News compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Gaskells Wine & News holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Gaskells Wine & News 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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