📍 3 areas · 2,382 establishments
Food Safety in Bolton
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
Bolton has 2,382 food establishments with hygiene ratings. Only 50.59% hold a 5-star rating — below the national average. Some areas need attention.
4.2
Average Rating
out of 5
50.59%
5-Star Rated
1,215 places
70.57%
4 or 5 Stars
5.29%
Rated 0 or 1
⚠️ Above average
Rating Distribution
51,215
55%
4483
22%
3307
14%
2
77
1
111
0
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🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 13 establishments across Bolton. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Bolton
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halliwell BL5 | 4.4 | 66.46% | 164 |
| 2 | Astley Bridge BL1 | 4.1 | 51.69% | 590 |
| 3 | Hulton BL4 | 4 | 45.06% | 253 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hulton BL4 | 4 | 45.06% | 3.95% |
| 2 | Astley Bridge BL1 | 4.1 | 51.69% | 6.1% |
| 3 | Halliwell BL5 | 4.4 | 66.46% | 4.27% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Bolton
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Murshid BL3 6JT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bolton | 24 Nov 2025 |
Mister Softee Ice Cream Van P589 GOV BL2 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Mobile caterer | Bolton | 26 Jul 2022 |
Sulaymani Breakfast BL3 6LR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bolton | 20 Nov 2025 |
Wet and Wild Seafood BL1 1TQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | Bolton | 7 Nov 2025 |
Gafoor Grocers BL3 5DL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Manufacturers/packers | Bolton | 1 Dec 2025 |
L & B Restaurant BL3 6JR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bolton | 18 Feb 2026 |
Premier Food & Booze BL2 3DD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | Bolton | 2 Apr 2025 |
Pop Star BL1 1EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Bolton | 24 Sept 2025 |
Rizwana Taste Of Home BL3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | Bolton | 17 Oct 2025 |
Shama Nazara BL3 3PZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bolton | 2 Feb 2026 |
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