Blundell Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Blundell Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2025, 17 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: Chorley Old Road, Horwich, BL6 6PY
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Blundell Arms among the 1,220 places in Bolton holding top marks, 55% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ← Blundell Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Blundell Arms 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 Blundell Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curley's Dining Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Claypool C.P. School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Cafe Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Beanz Coffee Company Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Future Champions Childrens Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Glenbank Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Broadgate Farm Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2018 |
Questions about Blundell Arms
What is Blundell Arms's food hygiene rating?
Blundell Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Blundell Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blundell Arms last inspected?
Blundell Arms was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Blundell Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blundell Arms compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Blundell Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Blundell Arms 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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