Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hyndburn
Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: 41 Back Lane, Baxenden, Accrington, BB5 2RE
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only 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% | ← Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only 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 Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxenden Cricket Club Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Baxenden CE Primary School School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Baxenden Golf Bar and Function Room Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Abdullahs Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Anarkali Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only
What is Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only's food hygiene rating?
Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only last inspected?
Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only 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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