Nihas Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Nihas Mini Market 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 18 February 2019, more than 7 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: 213 New Street, Blackrod, BL6 5AT
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Nihas Mini Market 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% | ← Nihas Mini Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nihas Mini Market 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 Nihas Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrod Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2025 |
| Blackrod premier Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Greenhalgh's Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Flounders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Blackrod Church Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Hilltops Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cumberland School Station Road School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Greggs - M61 Rivington Northbound Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Nihas Mini Market
What is Nihas Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Nihas Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 18 February 2019.
Is Nihas Mini Market 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 Nihas Mini Market last inspected?
Nihas Mini Market was last inspected on 18 February 2019, more than 7 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 Nihas Mini Market?
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 Nihas Mini Market compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Nihas Mini Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Nihas Mini Market 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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