Bridge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
Bridge 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 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: 68 Burnley Road, Padiham, BB12 8QN
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Bridge 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% | ← Bridge 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 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 Bridge 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 Bridge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conlans Butchers Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Flying Dutchman Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Essentialpharmacy4u Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cartmels Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Hand & Shuttle Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Bobs Butchers Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Eddie Gills Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Free Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
Questions about Bridge Inn
What is Bridge Inn's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 11 September 2017.
Is Bridge 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 Bridge Inn last inspected?
Bridge 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 Bridge 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridge Inn compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Bridge 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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