Moss Rose food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Moss Rose holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 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: 1 Manchester Road, Kearsley, BL4 8QG
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Moss Rose sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← Moss Rose | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Moss Rose 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 Moss Rose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Parkview Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Butty-licious Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Bridgewater Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Clifton Country Park Visitor Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Davardi's Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Moss Rose
What is Moss Rose's food hygiene rating?
Moss Rose has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Moss Rose safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Moss Rose last inspected?
Moss Rose was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Moss Rose?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moss Rose compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Moss Rose holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Moss Rose 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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