The Lighthouse Community Foodshare food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rossendale
The Lighthouse Community Foodshare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Lighthouse Community Foodshare was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 551-553 Market Street, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8QW
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts The Lighthouse Community Foodshare 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 Lighthouse Community Foodshare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lighthouse Community Foodshare 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 Lighthouse Community Foodshare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashoka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Clumsy Goat Coffee Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Cockle Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Charlie's Coffee Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| BC Bakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Berni Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Aspen Ridge Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about The Lighthouse Community Foodshare
What is The Lighthouse Community Foodshare's food hygiene rating?
The Lighthouse Community Foodshare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Lighthouse Community Foodshare 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lighthouse Community Foodshare last inspected?
The Lighthouse Community Foodshare was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Lighthouse Community Foodshare?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lighthouse Community Foodshare compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and The Lighthouse Community Foodshare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects The Lighthouse Community Foodshare 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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