The Goose & Gander food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolton
The Goose & Gander 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 4 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 38 Little Scotland, Blackrod, BL6 5LW
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Goose & Gander 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 Goose & Gander | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Goose & Gander 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 Goose & Gander, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrod Church Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Flounders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Greenhalgh's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Blackrod premier Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Blackrod Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Goose & Gander
What is The Goose & Gander's food hygiene rating?
The Goose & Gander has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 4 January 2025.
Is The Goose & Gander 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 Goose & Gander last inspected?
The Goose & Gander was last inspected on 4 January 2025, 18 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 Goose & Gander?
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 Goose & Gander compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Goose & Gander is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Goose & Gander 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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