The Eagle And Child food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wyre
The Eagle And Child holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 February 2024, 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: Eagle And Child, High Street, Garstang, PR3 1EA
How it compares in Wyre
In Wyre, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The Eagle And Child sits behind roughly 759 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 564 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ← The Eagle And Child | |
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 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 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 Eagle And Child 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 Eagle And Child, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Pipers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Garstang Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 January 2025 |
| Sallys Deli Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Gin And Brews Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2025 |
| Frenchies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Baby Blossoms Nursery Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about The Eagle And Child
What is The Eagle And Child's food hygiene rating?
The Eagle And Child has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wyre Council on 22 February 2024.
Is The Eagle And Child safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Eagle And Child last inspected?
The Eagle And Child was last inspected on 22 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Eagle And Child?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Eagle And Child compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, while The Eagle And Child holds a 3. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects The Eagle And Child 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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