The Town Mouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
The Town Mouse 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 5 October 2022, more than 3 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: 2-6 Royle Road, Burnley, BB12 0EL
How it compares in Burnley
That puts The Town Mouse among the 551 places in Burnley holding top marks, 70% 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 | 551 | 70% | ← The Town Mouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 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 Very good
- 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 Town Mouse 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 Town Mouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2019 |
| Down Town Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Empire News Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Clarets Convenient Shop Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bull Ring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Di's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Burnley FC In The Community Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2019 |
Questions about The Town Mouse
What is The Town Mouse's food hygiene rating?
The Town Mouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 5 October 2022.
Is The Town Mouse 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 Town Mouse last inspected?
The Town Mouse was last inspected on 5 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Town Mouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Town Mouse compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and The Town Mouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects The Town Mouse 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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