Victoria & Albert food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Victoria & Albert 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: 114 Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7AF
How it compares in Bolton
That puts Victoria & Albert 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% | ← Victoria & Albert | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Victoria & Albert 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 Victoria & Albert, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Hootons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Blackedge Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Flockton Court residents Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Horwich Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Blue Anchor Horwich Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Home Bakery/Caffe Latte Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Victoria & Albert
What is Victoria & Albert's food hygiene rating?
Victoria & Albert has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolton Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Victoria & Albert 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 Victoria & Albert last inspected?
Victoria & Albert was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Victoria & Albert?
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 Victoria & Albert compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, and Victoria & Albert is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Victoria & Albert 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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