The Vulcan

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 Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 22 January 2026 by Bolton.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Vulcan, from May 2015 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2015 to 3 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Vulcan
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
1 May 2015	4 / 5	Good
22 January 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Vulcan 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?

10-12 Junction Road,
Bolton,
BL3 4LT

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

Who inspects The Vulcan?

Food hygiene at The Vulcan 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 The Vulcan

What is The Vulcan’s food hygiene rating?

The Vulcan has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 January 2026.

When was The Vulcan last inspected?

The Vulcan was last inspected by Bolton on 22 January 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.