Flag Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Flag Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: Arnold Road, Egerton, BL7 9HL
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Flag 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% | ← Flag 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 Flag 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 Flag Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunscar Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bengal Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Adventure Club @ The Hideaway School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Christ Church Walmsley Caterers Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Amigos foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cuppa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| Crabtrees Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Flag Inn
What is Flag Inn's food hygiene rating?
Flag Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Flag 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flag Inn last inspected?
Flag Inn was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Flag 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 Flag Inn compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Flag Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Flag 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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Understanding this rating
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