The Bolton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basingstoke and Deane
The Bolton Arms 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: 91 The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7DA
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
In Basingstoke and Deane, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bolton Arms sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ← The Bolton Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bolton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartons Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Caterlink At Old Basing Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Basing House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Cromwell Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Bolton Arms
What is The Bolton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Bolton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 24 April 2026.
Is The Bolton Arms 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 The Bolton Arms last inspected?
The Bolton Arms was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
How does The Bolton Arms compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, while The Bolton Arms holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects The Bolton Arms 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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