Whitehough Outdoor Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Whitehough Outdoor Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 April 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: Barley New Road, Barley, Lancashire, BB12 9LF
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitehough Outdoor Centre sits behind roughly 543 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ← Whitehough Outdoor Centre | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Very good
- 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 Whitehough Outdoor Centre 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 Whitehough Outdoor Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Futbol Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Little Buttercups Of Trawden Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Lamb Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Barrowford Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Enty's Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Mellows Of Barrowford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Whitehough Outdoor Centre
What is Whitehough Outdoor Centre's food hygiene rating?
Whitehough Outdoor Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 12 April 2024.
Is Whitehough Outdoor Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitehough Outdoor Centre last inspected?
Whitehough Outdoor Centre was last inspected on 12 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whitehough Outdoor Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitehough Outdoor Centre compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Whitehough Outdoor Centre holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Whitehough Outdoor Centre 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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