The duke of wellington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
The duke of wellington 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: Duke Of Wellington, 60 St Johns Road, Lostock, BL6 4HA
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The duke of wellington 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% | ← The duke of wellington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The duke of wellington 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 The duke of wellington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadgate Farm Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2018 |
| Beech Hall Farm Garden Centre Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Beaumont Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Beaumont Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bytes Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bakewells Private Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Air Vault Trampoline Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The duke of wellington
What is The duke of wellington's food hygiene rating?
The duke of wellington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The duke of wellington 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 The duke of wellington last inspected?
The duke of wellington was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 The duke of wellington?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The duke of wellington compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The duke of wellington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The duke of wellington 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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Understanding this rating
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