Food hygiene ratings in Oswaldtwistle
There are 75 food businesses in Oswaldtwistle with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Hyndburn Council. A further 3 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Oswaldtwistle
61% of rated businesses in Oswaldtwistle hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 3 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Hyndburn as a whole, 61% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Oswaldtwistle is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 44 | 61% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 20 | 28% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 5 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Oswaldtwistle
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| White Bull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| Love Chico's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 July 2026 |
| West End Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 March 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Oswaldtwistle
How many food businesses in Oswaldtwistle have a hygiene rating?
75 food businesses in Oswaldtwistle have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Hyndburn Council. 72 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Oswaldtwistle?
61% of rated businesses in Oswaldtwistle hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Oswaldtwistle?
3 food businesses in Oswaldtwistle hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Oswaldtwistle?
Environmental health officers at Hyndburn Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Hyndburn
- Accrington 367 places
- Great Harwood 88 places
- Rishton 53 places
- Clayton-le-Moors 47 places
Food businesses in Oswaldtwistle
- Angelica's Tea Room 5 - Very good
- Appetite 5 - Very good
- Bargains 4 U 5 - Very good
- Bay Horse Hotel 5 - Very good
- Big Blue Door 5 - Very good
- Big Papa's Takeaway 4 - Good
- Black Dog 5 - Very good
- Brave Heart Nyrsery and Pre-School 5 - Very good
- Britannia Tap and Grill 4 - Good
- Cafe Nova 5 - Very good
- Cantonese Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Caspian Pizza House 5 - Very good
- China Star 5 - Very good
- Church View Residential Home 5 - Very good
- Coach House @ Rhyddings Park 4 - Good
- Cohens Chemist Exempt
- Dixy Chicken 5 - Very good
- Duckworth Hall 4 - Good
- Early Start Nursery 5 - Very good
- Fine Mini Store LTD 5 - Very good
- Francos 5 - Very good
- Heron Foods 5 - Very good
- InSoul Bar 5 - Very good
- Love Chico's 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Manor House Childcare 5 - Very good
- Martins Bakery 4 - Good
- Midshire Signature Services @ Rhyddings School 5 - Very good
- Mini & Mighty Ltd 5 - Very good
- Moira House 5 - Very good
- Mr Panda 4 - Good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.