Appetite food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hyndburn
Appetite holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2024, 19 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: 150 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3DR
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Appetite 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% | ← Appetite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Appetite 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 Appetite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantonese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Big Blue Door Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Brave Heart Nyrsery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Angelica's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cafe Nova Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bay Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Appetite
What is Appetite's food hygiene rating?
Appetite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Appetite 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Appetite last inspected?
Appetite was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 Appetite?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Appetite compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Appetite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Appetite 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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