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Food Hygiene Ratings in BL3

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BL3 postcode area of Bolton hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.07/5, with 51.1% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 610 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BL3 (Bolton) has 277 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 542 rated premises (51.1%). 55 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

Rating distribution in BL3

5★ Very Good

277 (51.1%)

4★ Good

120 (22.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

90 (16.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

18 (3.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

33 (6.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.7%)

Plus 68 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Top-rated places in BL3

FRYOLOGYRetailers - other · The Wheelgate, Loxham Street, Bolton · BL3 2PZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Romok's KitchenOther catering premises · BL3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Ice CreamMobile caterer · BL3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Golden Quality BakeryRetailers - other · 162 Deane Road, Bolton · BL3 5DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
WazcakesRetailers - other · 3 Beaconsfield Street, Bolton · BL3 5DW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
House of KarahiTakeaway/sandwich shop · 214 Crescent Road, Bolton · BL3 2JU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 May 2026

Places needing improvement in BL3

Gafoor GrocersManufacturers/packers · 140 Deane Road, Bolton · BL3 5DL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 December 2025
MurshidRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 199 Derby Street, Bolton · BL3 6JT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 November 2025
Shama NazaraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 284 St Helens Road, Bolton · BL3 3PZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2026
Rizwana Taste Of HomeRetailers - other · BL3
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
Bolton Village Market LtdRetailers - other · 281 Lever Street, Bolton · BL3 6PA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 May 2025
MK Off Licence & GrocerRetailers - other · 121 Higher Swan Lane, Bolton · BL3 3AS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
24 Karat Chippy & Grill LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 Wigan Road, Bolton · BL3 5PX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 September 2025
BOLTON OFF LICENCE LTDRetailers - other · 248 St Helens Road, Bolton · BL3 3PZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 610 real Food Standards Agency records for the BL3 postcode area, of which 542 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.