Mr Fred Brandwood food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Mr Fred Brandwood 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 13 June 2025, 13 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: Shop 8 Ashburner Street Market, Ashburner Street, Bolton, BL1 1TQ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Mr Fred Brandwood 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% | ← Mr Fred Brandwood | |
| 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 Mr Fred Brandwood 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 Mr Fred Brandwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bistro (Ground Floor) School/college/university | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bolton College Deane Road Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Mr Fred Brandwood
What is Mr Fred Brandwood's food hygiene rating?
Mr Fred Brandwood has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 13 June 2025.
Is Mr Fred Brandwood 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 Mr Fred Brandwood last inspected?
Mr Fred Brandwood was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 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 Mr Fred Brandwood?
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 Mr Fred Brandwood compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Fred Brandwood holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Mr Fred Brandwood 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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