The Church Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bury
The Church Inn 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 15 September 2021, more than 4 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: Church Inn, 40 Church Lane, Prestwich, M25 1AJ
How it compares in Bury
That puts The Church Inn 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 Church Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Church Inn 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 Church Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahaar Indian Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Anatolian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2021 |
| Bar 5 Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Butterstile Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| ButtyStyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Butt Hill Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
Questions about The Church Inn
What is The Church Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Church Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bury Council on 15 September 2021.
Is The Church Inn 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 Church Inn last inspected?
The Church Inn was last inspected on 15 September 2021, more than 4 years 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 Church Inn?
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 The Church Inn compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, and The Church Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects The Church Inn 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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