The Royal Butterfly food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
The Royal Butterfly 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 4 December 2023, more than 2 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: 83 Hufling Lane, Burnley, BB11 3QH
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Butterfly 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% | ← The Royal Butterfly | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Royal Butterfly 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 Royal Butterfly, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Wood Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Burnley Wood Community Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2023 |
| 197 Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Chai & Paratha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| Addmail Solutions Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Calyx Drinks Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Butterfly
What is The Royal Butterfly's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Butterfly has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 4 December 2023.
Is The Royal Butterfly 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 The Royal Butterfly last inspected?
The Royal Butterfly was last inspected on 4 December 2023, more than 2 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 Royal Butterfly?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Butterfly compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Butterfly holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects The Royal Butterfly 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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