Balaton Mini food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
Balaton Mini holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 July 2017, more than 8 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: 347 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8DF
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Balaton Mini sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← Balaton Mini | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Balaton Mini 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 Balaton Mini, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Hot Chicken Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Brownlow Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| A & K Grocery/Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| All Souls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Blackstone Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Astley Grange Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Astley Bridge Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Brighter Beginings Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Balaton Mini
What is Balaton Mini's food hygiene rating?
Balaton Mini has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 17 July 2017.
Is Balaton Mini safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Balaton Mini last inspected?
Balaton Mini was last inspected on 17 July 2017, more than 8 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 Balaton Mini?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balaton Mini compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Balaton Mini holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Balaton Mini 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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