The British Queen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rossendale
The British Queen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 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: British Queen, 10 Union Street, Bacup, OL13 0AA
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts The British Queen among the 506 places in Rossendale holding top marks, 82% 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 | 506 | 82% | ← The British Queen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 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 The British Queen 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 The British Queen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mannings Bakery Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| 1832 Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bacup News Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Baked.Cakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Nellies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about The British Queen
What is The British Queen's food hygiene rating?
The British Queen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 5 November 2024.
Is The British Queen 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The British Queen last inspected?
The British Queen was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The British Queen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The British Queen compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and The British Queen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects The British Queen 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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Understanding this rating
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The British Queen is one of 118 rated food businesses in Bacup. See every hygiene rating in Bacup →
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