The Eagle and Child food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Ribble
The Eagle and Child 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: 30 Church Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3AA
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts The Eagle and Child among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← The Eagle and Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clough House Rest Home Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Barristers Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
| 1878 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Desi Punjabi Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Compass Contract Services Ltd At Balshaws CE High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Beans & Bites Leyland Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Chicken Barbecue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Eagle and Child 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 Eagle and Child last inspected?
The Eagle and Child was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble 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 "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 Eagle and Child compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and The Eagle and Child is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble 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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