The Bridge Inn

Lancashire

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Bridge Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 3 March 2026 by West Lancashire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Bridge Inn, from January 2018 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2018 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Bridge Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Bridge Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
12 January 2018	4 / 5	Good
3 March 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Bridge Inn in Lancashire has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

113 Appley Lane South,
Appley Bridge,
Lancashire,
WN6 9AR

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Bridge Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Bridge Inn?

Food hygiene at The Bridge Inn is inspected by West Lancashire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westlancs.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Bridge Inn

What is The Bridge Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Bridge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 March 2026.

When was The Bridge Inn last inspected?

The Bridge Inn was last inspected by West Lancashire on 3 March 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.