Shimas Rice n Oodles food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Shimas Rice n Oodles holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: Unit F4 Ashburner Street Market, Ashburner Street, Bolton, BL1 1TQ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Shimas Rice n Oodles 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% | ← Shimas Rice n Oodles | |
| 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 Shimas Rice n Oodles 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 Shimas Rice n Oodles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bistro (Ground Floor) School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bolton College Deane Road Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Shimas Rice n Oodles
What is Shimas Rice n Oodles's food hygiene rating?
Shimas Rice n Oodles has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Shimas Rice n Oodles safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Shimas Rice n Oodles last inspected?
Shimas Rice n Oodles was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Shimas Rice n Oodles?
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 Shimas Rice n Oodles compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Shimas Rice n Oodles holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Shimas Rice n Oodles 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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