St Michael's C of E Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolton
St Michael's C of E Primary holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: St Michael's C of E Primary was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Green Lane, Bolton, BL3 2PL
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so St Michael's C of E Primary 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% | ← St Michael's C of E Primary | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Michael's C of E Primary 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 St Michael's C of E Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| American Candy World 20 Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bolton Alcohol Delivery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| All Smiles Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bolton Indian Sports Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Ahmed Poultry Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
Questions about St Michael's C of E Primary
What is St Michael's C of E Primary's food hygiene rating?
St Michael's C of E Primary has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 2 June 2026.
Is St Michael's C of E Primary 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Michael's C of E Primary last inspected?
St Michael's C of E Primary was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 St Michael's C of E Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 St Michael's C of E Primary compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while St Michael's C of E Primary holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects St Michael's C of E Primary 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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