Catering Academy at Bolton Community College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolton
Catering Academy at Bolton Community College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 November 2018, 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: Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BG
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Catering Academy at Bolton Community College 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% | ← Catering Academy at Bolton Community College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Catering Academy at Bolton Community College 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 Catering Academy at Bolton Community College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro (Ground Floor) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bolton College Deane Road Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Adam Mini Mart Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Bolton Lads and Girls Club Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bob Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Arizona Joe's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about Catering Academy at Bolton Community College
What is Catering Academy at Bolton Community College's food hygiene rating?
Catering Academy at Bolton Community College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 1 November 2018.
Is Catering Academy at Bolton Community College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Catering Academy at Bolton Community College last inspected?
Catering Academy at Bolton Community College was last inspected on 1 November 2018, 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 Catering Academy at Bolton Community College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Catering Academy at Bolton Community College compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Catering Academy at Bolton Community College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Catering Academy at Bolton Community College 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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