VS Liquid Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
VS Liquid Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 92 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, BL6 7NZ
How it compares in Bolton
That puts VS Liquid Lounge 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% | ← VS Liquid Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 VS Liquid Lounge 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 VS Liquid Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Home Bakery/Caffe Latte Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bridge Church Horwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Brewed Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Greenhalghs Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Croft House Nursery Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about VS Liquid Lounge
What is VS Liquid Lounge's food hygiene rating?
VS Liquid Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 26 February 2025.
Is VS Liquid Lounge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was VS Liquid Lounge last inspected?
VS Liquid Lounge was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 VS Liquid Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does VS Liquid Lounge compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and VS Liquid Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects VS Liquid Lounge 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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