Atkinsons Butchers

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-17
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.

Atkinsons Butchers is a retailers - other located at 54 Longsight, Bolton, BL2 3HX, in the Bolton local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 February 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 retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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
Retailers - other
Address
54 Longsight, Bolton
Postcode
BL2 3HX
Local Authority
Bolton
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
903004

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Atkinsons Butchers?

Atkinsons Butchers 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 retailers - other?

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 Atkinsons Butchers last inspected?

Atkinsons Butchers was last inspected on 2025-02-17. 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 Atkinsons Butchers located?

Atkinsons Butchers is located at 54 Longsight, Bolton , BL2 3HX, in the Bolton local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BL2 postcode area.