Reel Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Reel Fish and Chips 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
This is a fresh result: Reel Fish and Chips was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor, 157 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8HE
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Reel Fish and Chips 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% | ← Reel Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Reel Fish and Chips 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 Reel Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| All Souls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Astley Grange Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Reel Fish and Chips
What is Reel Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Reel Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Reel Fish and Chips 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 Reel Fish and Chips last inspected?
Reel Fish and Chips was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Reel Fish and Chips?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reel Fish and Chips compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Reel Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Reel Fish and Chips 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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