Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Pack Horse, Nelson Square, Bolton, BL1 1AQ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd sits behind roughly 1,220 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ← Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Bae Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bolton Socialist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| American Sweet & Vapes Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| BeautyHeist Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd
What is Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd last inspected?
Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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