The Well Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
The Well Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Well Cafe was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
78% of rated food businesses in Bolton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bolton ratings →
Address: Trafford Street, Farnworth, BL4 7PQ
How this rating has changed
The Well Cafe has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 26 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Well Cafe among the 1,255 places in Bolton holding top marks, 57% 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 | 1,255 | 57% | ← The Well Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 459 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 311 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 17 | 1% |
A further 203 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 The Well Cafe 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 The Well Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bridgewater Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Azure Gaze Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkview Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Butty-licious Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bowness C P School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about The Well Cafe
What is The Well Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Well Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 26 August 2026.
Is The Well Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Well Cafe last inspected?
The Well Cafe was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Well Cafe?
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 The Well Cafe compare to other places in Bolton?
57% of the 2,216 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Well Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Well Cafe 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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The Well Cafe is one of 193 rated food businesses in Farnworth. See every hygiene rating in Farnworth →
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