Bargain Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Bargain Booze holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 March 2024, more than 2 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: 524 Leigh Road, Westhoughton, BL5 2JX
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Bargain Booze sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← Bargain Booze | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casson Fold Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Dessert MagicBox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Big Mamma Bolton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Eatock Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| E & L Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Convenience.com Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about Bargain Booze
What is Bargain Booze's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Bargain Booze safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bargain Booze last inspected?
Bargain Booze was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 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 Bargain Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bargain Booze compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Bargain Booze holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Bargain Booze 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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