The Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
The Masons Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 22 February 2024, more than 2 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: 156-158 Blackburn Road, Egerton, BL7 9SB
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so The Masons Arms 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% | ← The Masons Arms | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Christ Church Walmsley Caterers Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Adventure Club @ The Hideaway School/college/university | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Egerton Manor Care Centre Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Eagley Sports Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 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 |
| Eagley School House Nursery 2 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about The Masons Arms
What is The Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 22 February 2024.
Is The Masons Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Masons Arms last inspected?
The Masons Arms was last inspected on 22 February 2024, more than 2 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 The Masons Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Masons Arms compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while The Masons Arms holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects The Masons Arms 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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