The Green Squirrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rossendale
The Green Squirrel 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 28 March 2026, 3 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: 148 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6NP
How it compares in Rossendale
In Rossendale, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Green Squirrel sits behind roughly 506 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ← The Green Squirrel | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Green Squirrel 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 Green Squirrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden County Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Haslingden Space @ Haslingden County Primary School School/college/university | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| European Mini Market Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Greenfield Gardens Bowling Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Chesters Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Haslingden News Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Cloud Ninety9 LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Avo Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Green Squirrel
What is The Green Squirrel's food hygiene rating?
The Green Squirrel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rossendale Council on 28 March 2026.
Is The Green Squirrel 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 The Green Squirrel last inspected?
The Green Squirrel was last inspected on 28 March 2026, 3 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 Green Squirrel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Green Squirrel compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while The Green Squirrel holds a 4. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects The Green Squirrel 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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