The Papermill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
The Papermill 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 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Little Sixty Six, Roach Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8RN
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Papermill among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← The Papermill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Very 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 Papermill 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 Papermill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd Other catering premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bankfield Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Blackford Bridge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Be Delicious Catering Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| C Isherwood Wholesale Grocers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Carr Bank House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Alfred House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about The Papermill
What is The Papermill's food hygiene rating?
The Papermill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Papermill 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 The Papermill last inspected?
The Papermill was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Papermill?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Papermill compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Papermill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Papermill 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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