Sandwich Stop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
Sandwich Stop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1A Cross Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LP
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Sandwich Stop 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% | ← Sandwich Stop | |
| 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 36 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 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 Sandwich Stop 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 Sandwich Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Aby's Biryani Nelson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Dubai Shawarma Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Alexandra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Chesters Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| BE Chocolate And Patisserie Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
Questions about Sandwich Stop
What is Sandwich Stop's food hygiene rating?
Sandwich Stop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Sandwich Stop 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandwich Stop last inspected?
Sandwich Stop was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months 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 Sandwich Stop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandwich Stop compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Sandwich Stop holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Sandwich Stop 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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