Blackedge Brewing Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bolton
Blackedge Brewing Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Moreton Mill, Hampson Street, Horwich, BL6 7JG
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Blackedge Brewing Company 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% | ← Blackedge Brewing Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blackedge Brewing Company 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 Blackedge Brewing Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flockton Court residents Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 201 Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Hootons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Bridge Church Horwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Horwich Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about Blackedge Brewing Company
What is Blackedge Brewing Company's food hygiene rating?
Blackedge Brewing Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Blackedge Brewing Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackedge Brewing Company last inspected?
Blackedge Brewing Company was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 months 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 Blackedge Brewing Company?
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 Blackedge Brewing Company compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Blackedge Brewing Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Blackedge Brewing Company 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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