Flying Dutchman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
Flying Dutchman 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 14 January 2025, 17 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: 89 Burnley Road, Padiham, BB12 8BL
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Flying Dutchman 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% | ← Flying Dutchman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Flying Dutchman 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 Flying Dutchman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialpharmacy4u Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cartmels Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Hand & Shuttle Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Conlans Butchers Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Eddie Gills Takeaway/sandwich shop | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Free Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Bobs Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Flying Dutchman
What is Flying Dutchman's food hygiene rating?
Flying Dutchman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Flying Dutchman 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 Flying Dutchman last inspected?
Flying Dutchman was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months 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 Flying Dutchman?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flying Dutchman compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Flying Dutchman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Flying Dutchman 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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Understanding this rating
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Flying Dutchman is one of 96 rated food businesses in Padiham. See every hygiene rating in Padiham →
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