The Hawthorns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
The Hawthorns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: Douglas Valley Golf Club, Blackrod Bypass, Blackrod, BL6 5HX
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Hawthorns 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 Hawthorns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hawthorns 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 Hawthorns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Hilltops Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Flounders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Blackrod Church Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Greggs - M61 Rivington Northbound Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Greenhalgh's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Blackrod premier Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Greggs - M61 Rivington Southbound Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Hawthorns
What is The Hawthorns's food hygiene rating?
The Hawthorns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 31 January 2025.
Is The Hawthorns 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hawthorns last inspected?
The Hawthorns was last inspected on 31 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 The Hawthorns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hawthorns compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Hawthorns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Hawthorns 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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