Freemasons food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Freemasons 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: 72 Market Street, Farnworth, BL4 7NY
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Freemasons 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% | ← Freemasons | |
| 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 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 Freemasons 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 Freemasons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bridgewater Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Asda Express PFS Parkview Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Azure Gaze Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Butty-licious Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Freemasons
What is Freemasons's food hygiene rating?
Freemasons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Freemasons 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 Freemasons last inspected?
Freemasons was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Freemasons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Freemasons compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Freemasons holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Freemasons 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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