North West · 2,390 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
43 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 89 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 301 of 362 for time to first published rating →
Explore Bolton interactively →■ opened ■ closed (last 12 months)
117 days median · 178 days average
across 870 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 301 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Closed | Sanctuary Supported Living | BL3 5PZ |
| 2026-07-24 | Takeover | Yochee Lanka Ltd | BL1 1TJ |
| 2026-07-24 | Takeover | Smahies Bolton | BL2 2DL |
| 2026-07-24 | Closed | Cakes By Lauren | |
| 2026-07-24 | Closed | McDonalds | BL1 6AH |
| 2026-07-24 | Closed | K Cell ltd | |
| 2026-07-24 | Closed | Smashie's | BL2 2DL |
| 2026-07-24 | Closed | Royal Hotel | BL2 2PP |
How does Bolton's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Bolton? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Bolton this year?
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