Patel Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Patel Stores 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 28 January 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: 1-3 Catherine Street East, Horwich, BL6 7JZ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Patel Stores 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% | ← Patel Stores | |
| 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 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 Patel Stores 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 Patel Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Hootons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Flockton Court residents Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Blackedge Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Horwich Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Greenhalghs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Brewed Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Patel Stores
What is Patel Stores's food hygiene rating?
Patel Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Patel Stores 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 Patel Stores last inspected?
Patel Stores was last inspected on 28 January 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 Patel Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Patel Stores compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Patel Stores holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Patel Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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