The White Horse Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
The White Horse Tavern 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 12 May 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: 259 Bolton Road, Westhoughton, BL5 3ED
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Horse Tavern 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% | ← The White Horse Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The White Horse Tavern 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 White Horse Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Ltd Westhoughton High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Capri Cafe & Restaurant Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| French Press Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bytes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Beech Hall Farm Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Brighter Bunnies Preschool School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The White Horse Tavern
What is The White Horse Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The White Horse Tavern 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 The White Horse Tavern last inspected?
The White Horse Tavern was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 White Horse Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The White Horse Tavern compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while The White Horse Tavern holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The White Horse Tavern 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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