Ossy General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hyndburn
Ossy General Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 June 2024, more than 2 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: 106 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3DA
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Ossy General Store sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ← Ossy General Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ossy General Store 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 Ossy General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Angelica's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cafe Nova Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Big Blue Door Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Appetite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Cantonese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Brave Heart Nyrsery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Ossy General Store
What is Ossy General Store's food hygiene rating?
Ossy General Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hyndburn Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Ossy General Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ossy General Store last inspected?
Ossy General Store was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ossy General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ossy General Store compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Ossy General Store holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Ossy General Store 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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