The Glass Onion Greengrocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
The Glass Onion Greengrocers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 80 Church Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3RZ
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Glass Onion Greengrocers 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% | ← The Glass Onion Greengrocers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Glass Onion Greengrocers 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 The Glass Onion Greengrocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Bunnies Preschool School/college/university | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bytes Pub/bar/nightclub | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| French Press Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B's Bakery Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| GoLocal Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about The Glass Onion Greengrocers
What is The Glass Onion Greengrocers's food hygiene rating?
The Glass Onion Greengrocers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 21 May 2024.
Is The Glass Onion Greengrocers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Glass Onion Greengrocers last inspected?
The Glass Onion Greengrocers was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Glass Onion Greengrocers?
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 The Glass Onion Greengrocers compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Glass Onion Greengrocers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Glass Onion Greengrocers 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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