Kings Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Kings Head 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 18 December 2025, 6 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: 52-54 Junction Road, Bolton, BL3 4NA
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Kings Head 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% | ← Kings Head | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kings Head 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 Kings Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakewells Private Rest Home Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Beaumont Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Beaumont Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Brandwood C P School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Amez Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| A la Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2025 |
| Cafe Chico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Kings Head
What is Kings Head's food hygiene rating?
Kings Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Kings Head 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 Kings Head last inspected?
Kings Head was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Kings Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Head compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Kings Head holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Kings Head 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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