Home Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Home Bargains 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 20 February 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: Burnden Park, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2QS
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Home Bargains 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% | ← Home Bargains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Home Bargains 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 Home Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bolton Custody Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| American Candy World 20 Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bolton Alcohol Delivery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| All Smiles Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
Questions about Home Bargains
What is Home Bargains's food hygiene rating?
Home Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 20 February 2024.
Is Home Bargains 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 Home Bargains last inspected?
Home Bargains was last inspected on 20 February 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 Home Bargains?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Home Bargains compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Home Bargains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Home Bargains 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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