Bakery on the Lane

Bolton

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 13 January 2025 by Bolton.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Bakery on the Lane, from September 2019 to January 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2019 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Bakery on the Lane.

Food hygiene rating history for Bakery on the Lane
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 September 2019	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
13 January 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Bakery on the Lane in Bolton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

232 Ainsworth Lane,
Bolton,
BL2 2QJ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Bakery on the Lane. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Bakery on the Lane?

Food hygiene at Bakery on the Lane is inspected by Bolton, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.bolton.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Bakery on the Lane

What is Bakery on the Lane’s food hygiene rating?

Bakery on the Lane has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 January 2025.

When was Bakery on the Lane last inspected?

Bakery on the Lane was last inspected by Bolton on 13 January 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.