Food hygiene ratings in Pendle
Pendle inspects and rates 799 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 760 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 39 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Pendle
Standards here are good: 73% of rated businesses in Pendle hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 40 businesses, 5% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 552 | 73% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 16% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Pendle
Food hygiene ratings for each town Pendle inspects.
- Nelson 276 places
- Colne 208 places
- Barnoldswick 110 places
- Brierfield 37 places
- Earby 17 places
Recently inspected in Pendle
The most recent inspections published by Pendle, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Carters And Motormens Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2026 |
| Trawden Forest Community Centre | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2026 |
| Durani Foods | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Tony's Pizza And Kebabs | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Tonys Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only) | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Cravenside | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Foulridge Social Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Kraved | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Pendle Food For All | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Ranis | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Deli Express | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 27 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Pendle
The lowest-rated food businesses in Pendle are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 13 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| YHY Meats | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Calder View Residential Home | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Afzal Traders | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
| AK Foods | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Headline News | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 December 2025 |
| Nice Day | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 December 2025 |
| Starmart | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 December 2025 |
| Premier Sandwiches | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Ho King | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 November 2025 |
| The Chocolate Strawberry | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 November 2025 |
| Armico News | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2025 |
| Europa Nelson | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2025 |
| A + H Halal Meat | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2025 |
| Pound Grow | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in Pendle
How many food businesses does Pendle rate?
Pendle publishes food hygiene ratings for 799 businesses, of which 760 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Pendle?
73% of rated businesses in Pendle hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Pendle have a bad hygiene rating?
40 food businesses in Pendle hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 13 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Pendle?
Environmental health officers employed by Pendle carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Pendle
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-04. Browse all UK councils →