The Pantry Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hyndburn
The Pantry Convenience 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
This is a fresh result: The Pantry Convenience Store was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 259-263 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3HU
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pantry Convenience 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% | ← The Pantry Convenience 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Pantry Convenience 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 The Pantry Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Brave Heart Nyrsery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bargains 4 U Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Cantonese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Appetite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Coach House @ Rhyddings Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Big Blue Door Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about The Pantry Convenience Store
What is The Pantry Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hyndburn Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Pantry Convenience 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 The Pantry Convenience Store last inspected?
The Pantry Convenience Store was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 The Pantry Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Pantry Convenience Store compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while The Pantry Convenience Store holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects The Pantry Convenience 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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