Horwich Liberal Reform Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Horwich Liberal Reform Club 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: 5 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, BL6 7AD
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Horwich Liberal Reform Club 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% | ← Horwich Liberal Reform Club | |
| 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 Very 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 Horwich Liberal Reform Club 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 Horwich Liberal Reform Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bakery/Caffe Latte Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Brewed Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Greenhalghs Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Hootons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Croft House Nursery Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bridge Church Horwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
Questions about Horwich Liberal Reform Club
What is Horwich Liberal Reform Club's food hygiene rating?
Horwich Liberal Reform Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Horwich Liberal Reform Club 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 Horwich Liberal Reform Club last inspected?
Horwich Liberal Reform Club was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 Horwich Liberal Reform Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Horwich Liberal Reform Club compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Horwich Liberal Reform Club holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Horwich Liberal Reform 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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