Ye Olde Man and Scythe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bolton
Ye Olde Man and Scythe holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 March 2025, 15 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: 6-8 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HL
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Ye Olde Man and Scythe sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← Ye Olde Man and Scythe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ye Olde Man and Scythe 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 Ye Olde Man and Scythe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Socialist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bolton Bae Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| BeautyHeist Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| American Sweet & Vapes Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bolton Excellency Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Amazonia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Ye Olde Man and Scythe
What is Ye Olde Man and Scythe's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Man and Scythe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 23 March 2025.
Is Ye Olde Man and Scythe safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ye Olde Man and Scythe last inspected?
Ye Olde Man and Scythe was last inspected on 23 March 2025, 15 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 Ye Olde Man and Scythe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ye Olde Man and Scythe compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Ye Olde Man and Scythe holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Ye Olde Man and Scythe 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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