Bolton Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Bolton Masonic Hall 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: Institute Street, Bolton, BL1 1PZ
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Bolton Masonic Hall 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% | ← Bolton Masonic Hall | |
| 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 Bolton Masonic Hall 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 Bolton Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Socialist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bolton Bae Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| American Sweet & Vapes Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bolton Excellency Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| BeautyHeist Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| AD Bodytech Health & Nutrition Ltd Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Bolton Masonic Hall
What is Bolton Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
Bolton Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Bolton Masonic Hall 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 Bolton Masonic Hall last inspected?
Bolton Masonic Hall was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Bolton Masonic Hall?
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 Bolton Masonic Hall compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Bolton Masonic Hall holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Bolton Masonic Hall 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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