The Boot Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
The Boot Inn 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 12 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: 18 St Jamess Street, Burnley, BB11 1NG
How it compares in Burnley
That puts The Boot Inn 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 Boot Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Boot Inn 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 Boot Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby Fudge Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Bootleggers Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Cafe At The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Eggzz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Burnley Mini Market Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Depher Food Drive Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
Questions about The Boot Inn
What is The Boot Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Boot Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 12 February 2025.
Is The Boot Inn 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 Boot Inn last inspected?
The Boot Inn was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months 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 Boot Inn?
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 Boot Inn compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and The Boot Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects The Boot Inn 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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