Viro Halal Meat and Grocer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Viro Halal Meat and Grocer holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 September 2025, 9 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: 254 Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2EH
How it compares in Bolton
A 1 is rare: only 103 of 2,200 rated places in Bolton score this low, about one in 21. By contrast 55% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ← Viro Halal Meat and Grocer | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Viro Halal Meat and Grocer the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Viro Halal Meat and Grocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Bishop Bridgeman Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2016 |
| Bishop Bridgeman C of E School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| All Smiles Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Ami’s Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bolton Muslim Girls' School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| American Candy World 20 Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bolton Alcohol Delivery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Viro Halal Meat and Grocer
What is Viro Halal Meat and Grocer's food hygiene rating?
Viro Halal Meat and Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bolton Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Viro Halal Meat and Grocer safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Viro Halal Meat and Grocer last inspected?
Viro Halal Meat and Grocer was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 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 Viro Halal Meat and Grocer?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Viro Halal Meat and Grocer compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Viro Halal Meat and Grocer holds a 1. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Viro Halal Meat and Grocer 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bolton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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