Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bolton
Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 29 January 2025, 17 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: Dunscar Golf Club, Longworth Lane, Egerton, BL7 9QY
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) 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% | ← Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) | |
| 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 Very 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 Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) 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 Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunscar Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Adventure Club @ The Hideaway School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Christ Church Walmsley Caterers Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Eagley School House Nursery 2 Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Eagley Sports Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Bengal Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Dunscar Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf)
What is Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf)'s food hygiene rating?
Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) last inspected?
Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Watering Hole Management (Dunscar Golf) 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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