General Williams Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
General Williams Inn 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 11 September 2017, more than 8 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: 311 Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 4HL
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so General Williams Inn sits behind roughly 551 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ← General Williams Inn | |
| 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 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 General Williams 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 General Williams Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Niko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Dolce Vita Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Christ The King RC Primary School School/college/university | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2022 |
| Abiden Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Abbey Grange Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Coal Clough Community Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bobbys Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Batch Brew Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
Questions about General Williams Inn
What is General Williams Inn's food hygiene rating?
General Williams Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 11 September 2017.
Is General Williams Inn 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 General Williams Inn last inspected?
General Williams Inn was last inspected on 11 September 2017, more than 8 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 General Williams Inn?
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 General Williams Inn compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while General Williams Inn holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects General Williams 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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