Brownlow Fold Primary School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-08
Top 50% in Bolton

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Brownlow Fold Primary School is a school/college/university located at Darley Street, Bolton, BL1 3DX, in the Bolton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 January 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 5 — 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
School/college/university
Address
Darley Street, Bolton
Postcode
BL1 3DX
Local Authority
Bolton
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
85540

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Brownlow Fold Primary School?

Brownlow Fold Primary School 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 school/college/university?

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 Brownlow Fold Primary School last inspected?

Brownlow Fold Primary School was last inspected on 2025-01-08. 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 Brownlow Fold Primary School located?

Brownlow Fold Primary School is located at Darley Street, Bolton , BL1 3DX, in the Bolton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BL1 postcode area.