Smashdown

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 June 2026 by Bolton.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Smashdown, from May 2026 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2026 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Smashdown.

Food hygiene rating history for Smashdown
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
1 May 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
13 June 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Smashdown 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?

274 Halliwell Road,
Bolton,
BL1 3QD

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

Who inspects Smashdown?

Food hygiene at Smashdown 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 Smashdown

What is Smashdown’s food hygiene rating?

Smashdown has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 June 2026.

When was Smashdown last inspected?

Smashdown was last inspected by Bolton on 13 June 2026.

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.