A & K Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
A & K Grocers 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 10 April 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 Lowther Street, Bolton, BL3 2HP
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so A & K Grocers 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% | ← A & K Grocers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 A & K Grocers 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 A & K Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Smiles Pre School Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| American Candy World 20 Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bolton Alcohol Delivery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bishop Bridgeman Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2016 |
Questions about A & K Grocers
What is A & K Grocers's food hygiene rating?
A & K Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 10 April 2018.
Is A & K Grocers 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 A & K Grocers last inspected?
A & K Grocers was last inspected on 10 April 2018, more than 8 years 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 A & K Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A & K Grocers compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while A & K Grocers holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects A & K Grocers 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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