Brownlow Fold Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolton
Brownlow Fold Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Darley Street, Bolton, BL1 3DX
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Brownlow Fold Primary School 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% | ← Brownlow Fold Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brownlow Fold Primary School 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 Brownlow Fold Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bolton Rugby Union F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| A & K Grocery/Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| Bank Mart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Blackstone Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| All Souls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Brownlow Fold Primary School
What is Brownlow Fold Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Brownlow Fold Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Brownlow Fold Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brownlow Fold Primary School last inspected?
Brownlow Fold Primary School was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Brownlow Fold Primary School?
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 Brownlow Fold Primary School compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Brownlow Fold Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Brownlow Fold Primary School 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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