Sharples Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Sharples Store 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 18 December 2012, more than 13 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: 13 Sharples Avenue, Bolton, BL1 7HB
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Sharples Store 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% | ← Sharples Store | |
| 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 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 Sharples Store 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 Sharples Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Bridge Bowling Green Co Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bank Top URC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2023 |
| Amigos foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bengal Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Birtenshaw School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Astley Bridge Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Birtenshaw Hall School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Sharples Store
What is Sharples Store's food hygiene rating?
Sharples Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 18 December 2012.
Is Sharples Store 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 Sharples Store last inspected?
Sharples Store was last inspected on 18 December 2012, more than 13 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 Sharples Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sharples Store compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Sharples Store holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Sharples Store 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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