Alma Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hyndburn
Alma Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 December 2025, 6 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: 386-388 Manchester Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QG
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Alma Inn sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← Alma Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Alma Inn 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 Alma Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxenden CE Primary School School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Baxenden Cricket Club Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Baxenden Golf Bar and Function Room Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Accrington & Rossendale Food Group Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Down Tools Cafe @ Accrington & Rossendale College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Accrington Masonic Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Alma Inn
What is Alma Inn's food hygiene rating?
Alma Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Alma Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alma Inn last inspected?
Alma Inn was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Alma Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Alma Inn compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Alma Inn holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Alma Inn 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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