The Old White Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
The Old White Lion 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 7 February 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: 6 Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0LQ
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Old White Lion 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% | ← The Old White Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Old White Lion 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 Old White Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Parish Church Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Broad Street Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Bloom Coffee Co Ltd Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
| Bury Town Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2018 |
| Coffee Creations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bury United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Carrs Pasties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about The Old White Lion
What is The Old White Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Old White Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 7 February 2025.
Is The Old White Lion 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 Old White Lion last inspected?
The Old White Lion was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old White Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Old White Lion compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Old White Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Old White Lion 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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