St Gregory's Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
St Gregory's Social Club holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Gregory The Great Presbytery, Church Street, Farnworth, BL4 8AQ
How it compares in Bolton
A 2 is rare: only 76 of 2,200 rated places in Bolton score this low, about one in 29. By contrast 55% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ← St Gregory's Social Club | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 St Gregory's Social Club the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Gregory's Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkview Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Butty-licious Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bridgewater Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Azure Gaze Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bowness C P School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about St Gregory's Social Club
What is St Gregory's Social Club's food hygiene rating?
St Gregory's Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bolton Council on 15 March 2024.
Is St Gregory's Social Club safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was St Gregory's Social Club last inspected?
St Gregory's Social Club was last inspected on 15 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 St Gregory's Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Gregory's Social Club compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while St Gregory's Social Club holds a 2. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects St Gregory's Social Club 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bolton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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