Barnfold Cottage HFE food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hyndburn
Barnfold Cottage HFE holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 400 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4LZ
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Barnfold Cottage HFE among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ← Barnfold Cottage HFE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Barnfold Cottage HFE 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 Barnfold Cottage HFE, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Accrington & District Golf Club (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Black Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Big Blue Door Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bargains 4 U Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Appetite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Cantonese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bay Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Barnfold Cottage HFE
What is Barnfold Cottage HFE's food hygiene rating?
Barnfold Cottage HFE has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Barnfold Cottage HFE safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barnfold Cottage HFE last inspected?
Barnfold Cottage HFE was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 months 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 Barnfold Cottage HFE?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barnfold Cottage HFE compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Barnfold Cottage HFE is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Barnfold Cottage HFE 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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