Crown Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Crown Off Licence holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2025, 17 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: 202 Crown Lane, Horwich, BL6 7QR
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Crown Off Licence 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% | ← Crown Off Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Crown Off Licence 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 Crown Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Church Horwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Blackedge Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Flockton Court residents Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cumberland School Station Road School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
Questions about Crown Off Licence
What is Crown Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Crown Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Crown Off Licence 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crown Off Licence last inspected?
Crown Off Licence was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Crown Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crown Off Licence compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Crown Off Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Crown Off Licence 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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Understanding this rating
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