2,340 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.2 out of 5. 56.0% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Bolton are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Bolton currently has 2,340 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,113 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 56.0% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.2 out of 5. There are currently 120 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon View | BL2 6UA | 0 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Gafoor Grocers | BL3 5DL | 0 | Dec 01, 2025 |
| Hamzah Sweets & Bakers Ltd | BL3 3NH | 0 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Happy house NO. 1 | BL3 4EW | 0 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Mehar Halal Meat | BL3 6LA | 0 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV | BL2 | 0 | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Murshid | BL3 6JT | 0 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Pop Star | BL1 1EL | 0 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Premier Food & Booze | BL2 3DD | 0 | Apr 02, 2025 |
| Rizwana Taste Of Home | BL3 | 0 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Shama Nazara | BL3 3PZ | 0 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Sulaymani Breakfast | BL3 6LR | 0 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Wet and Wild Seafood | BL1 1TQ | 0 | Nov 07, 2025 |
| 24 Karat Chippy & Grill Ltd | BL3 5PX | 1 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| A1 Chip Stop | BL6 5NY | 1 | Jan 08, 2026 |
There are currently 1,183 food businesses in Bolton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 56.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Bolton depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.