The Thorn Inn, Appleton
The Thorn Inn is a pub at Grappenhall Lane, WA4 4QX. The Thorn Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington council on 1 September 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Grappenhall Lane
WA4 4QX - Council
- Warrington
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · DirectionsLocation is the centre of the postcode, so it may be a few doors out.
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Thorn Inn’s food hygiene rating
The Thorn Inn's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Thorn Inn's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Thorn Inn
- 5Appleton Thorn Hall Bar1.3 km
- 5The Rams Head2.3 km
- 5The Parr Arms2.3 km
- 5Stretton Fox2.3 km
- 5Grappenhall Ex Servicemens League2.8 km
- 5London Bridge2.9 km
All 3 pubs and bars in Appleton
Questions about The Thorn Inn
What is the food hygiene rating at The Thorn Inn?
The Thorn Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington council on 1 September 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Thorn Inn?
The Thorn Inn is at Grappenhall Lane, WA4 4QX, in Appleton. Warrington council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Appleton Thorn Hall Bar, about 1.3 km away.
What pubs are near The Thorn Inn?
The closest pubs and bars to The Thorn Inn are Appleton Thorn Hall Bar (1.3 km), The Rams Head (2.3 km) and The Parr Arms (2.3 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Thorn Inn's hygiene rating up to date?
The Thorn Inn's rating is 1 year old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Thorn Inn on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Warrington council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.