Bolton Evening News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wigan
Bolton Evening News 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 21 March 2025, 15 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: 6 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8FU
How it compares in Wigan
In Wigan, 54% of rated places manage a 5, so Bolton Evening News sits behind roughly 1,256 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,256 | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 23% | ← Bolton Evening News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bolton Evening News 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 Bolton Evening News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Catering Queens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Cambian Tyldesley School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Arnie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Cellar Five Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| 180 Dance Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
Questions about Bolton Evening News
What is Bolton Evening News's food hygiene rating?
Bolton Evening News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wigan Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Bolton Evening News 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 Bolton Evening News last inspected?
Bolton Evening News was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bolton Evening News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bolton Evening News compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, while Bolton Evening News holds a 4. 527 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects Bolton Evening News 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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