The Cross Guns Inn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
The Cross Guns Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2025, 14 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: Cross Guns, 354 Blackburn Road, Egerton, BL7 9TR
How it compares in Bolton
That puts The Cross Guns Inn 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 Cross Guns Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cross Guns Inn 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 Cross Guns Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton County Primary School School/college/university | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2018 |
| Egerton Out of School Club & Playgroup Caring Premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bistro 341 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Egerton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Egerton United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Baker's Egerton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Crabtrees Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Ciao Baby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about The Cross Guns Inn
What is The Cross Guns Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cross Guns Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 23 April 2025.
Is The Cross Guns Inn 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cross Guns Inn last inspected?
The Cross Guns Inn was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 Cross Guns Inn?
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 Cross Guns Inn compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and The Cross Guns Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Cross Guns Inn 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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