Bolton takeaway given new food hygiene rating

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 4th Jan 2024, 15:13 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Bolton takeaway has been handed a new two-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

A Bolton takeaway has been handed a new two-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

SMASHDOWN, a takeaway at 274 Halliwell Road, Bolton was given the score after assessment on December 19, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Bolton's 360 takeaways with ratings, 144 (40%) have ratings of five and just three have zero ratings.