Eagle and Child food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
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 13 November 2025, 8 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: Eagle And Child, 3 Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, BL0 0DL
How it compares in Bury
That puts Eagle and Child among the 828 places in Bury holding top marks, 75% 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 | 828 | 75% | ← Eagle and Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Eagle and Child, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fratelli at The Eagle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Peel Brow General Store Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| First Step Trust - Salford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Racconto Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Ramsbottom United F.C. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Park Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Ramsbottom Tea Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Drinc Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Eagle and Child
What is Eagle and Child's food hygiene rating?
Eagle and Child has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 13 November 2025.
Is 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 Eagle and Child last inspected?
Eagle and Child was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
How does Eagle and Child compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and Eagle and Child is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects 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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