Swallowfield Gardens Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-22
Top 50% in Bolton

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Swallowfield Gardens Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Swallowfield, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HN, in the Bolton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bolton oversees 2,393 registered food businesses, of which 69% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bolton is 4.2 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Swallowfield, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton
Postcode
BL6 6HN
Local Authority
Bolton
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1245350

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Swallowfield Gardens Care Home?

Swallowfield Gardens Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bolton.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Swallowfield Gardens Care Home last inspected?

Swallowfield Gardens Care Home was last inspected on 2025-08-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Swallowfield Gardens Care Home located?

Swallowfield Gardens Care Home is located at Swallowfield, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton , BL6 6HN, in the Bolton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BL6 postcode area.