Doffcocker Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Doffcocker Inn 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 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 5QD
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Doffcocker Inn 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% | ← Doffcocker Inn | |
| 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 Doffcocker Inn 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 Doffcocker Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bunbury's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bolton Children's Opportunity Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bridges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Blackstone Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bank Mart Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2025 |
| Bake & Roast @ Smithills Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| A & K Grocery/Off Licence Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
Questions about Doffcocker Inn
What is Doffcocker Inn's food hygiene rating?
Doffcocker Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Doffcocker Inn 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 Doffcocker Inn last inspected?
Doffcocker Inn was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Doffcocker Inn?
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 Doffcocker Inn compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Doffcocker Inn holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Doffcocker Inn 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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