Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bolton
Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 4 December 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Hideaway, Blackburn Road, Egerton, BL7 9UN
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL sits behind roughly 1,220 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ← Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL 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 Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Eagley Sports Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Christ Church Walmsley Caterers Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Adventure Club @ The Hideaway School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Crabtrees Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Baker's Egerton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Egerton United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL
What is Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL's food hygiene rating?
Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 4 December 2015.
Is Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL last inspected?
Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL was last inspected on 4 December 2015, more than 10 years 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 Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Egerton and Walmsley PRE-SCHOOL 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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