Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bolton
Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: The Parish Hall, Blackburn Road, Egerton, BL7 9SA
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP 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 & Walmsley PLAYGROUP | |
| 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 & Walmsley PLAYGROUP 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 & Walmsley PLAYGROUP, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Walmsley Caterers Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Adventure Club @ The Hideaway School/college/university | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Eagley Sports Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Egerton Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Eagley School House Nursery 2 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Crabtrees Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Baker's Egerton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP
What is Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP's food hygiene rating?
Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP 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 & Walmsley PLAYGROUP last inspected?
Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP?
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 & Walmsley PLAYGROUP compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Egerton & Walmsley PLAYGROUP 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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