26 food outlets in Bolton have been given the second worst possible food hygiene rating in their most recent inspections.

The establishments, which range from takeaways to sandwich shops, supermarkets and restaurants, all received a rating of 'one' after being visited by the Food Standards Agency.

This rating means that major improvements are necessary. A business will receive a one rating if they score between 45 and 50 points. For example, if there are a number of breaches to food hygiene and a lack of training among staff.

The ratings provide a basic picture of the standards of food hygiene found at the time of inspection.

It is the responsibility of the business to comply with food hygiene law at all times.

The food hygiene rating scheme does not provide information on the quality of the food, customer service, culinary skill, presentation or comfort.

All ratings are available to view online on the Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) website.

Here is a full list of food outlets in the borough that got a one star rating:

24 Karat Chippy & Grill Ltd, 1 Wigan Road

Aroma NEWS_Food, 346 Deane Road

Bolton Excellency, 5-7 Carlton Street

Chinese Chef, 331 Bury Road

Desi Brunch, 211 St Helens Road

Dragon Capital, 51 Higher Market Street

Feast, 24 Blackhorse Street

Flower Takeaway, 175 Crescent Road

Franky's Pizza & Kebab House, 499 Tonge Moor Road

Golden Crown, 2-4 Kearsley Mount Precinct

HFC (Halal Food Corner), Ashburner Street

K2 Taj Chippery, 214 Crescent Road

Kitchen at Queen Anne Pub, 26 High Street

Kurdistan Sweet Shop, 339 Derby Street

Mashs Peri-Peri Chicken, 204 Deane Road

Micks Chippy, 10 Furze Avenue

Raja Pizza Bar, 40 St Helens Road

River Star, 257 Hindley Road

Rosie's Sandwich Bar, 171 Plodder Lane

Shama Foods and Sweets, 94 Market Street

Spice India, 138 St Helens Road

Syd's Curry Ltd, 335 Derby Street

Taste of China, 523 Wigan Road

The Black Horse, 378 Bury Road

The Chicken Shaq, 10 St Helens Road

Xhale, Gilnow Lane