Cocoa Beans food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Cocoa Beans 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
The rating dates from 20 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 154 Manchester Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5HQ
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Cocoa Beans among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Cocoa Beans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 Cocoa Beans 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 Cocoa Beans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Cliffe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Browns Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| McCulloughs (Bernulfsuuil) Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Barnoldswick Pensioners Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Cocoa Beans
What is Cocoa Beans's food hygiene rating?
Cocoa Beans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 20 October 2023.
Is Cocoa Beans 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 Cocoa Beans last inspected?
Cocoa Beans was last inspected on 20 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cocoa Beans?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cocoa Beans compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Cocoa Beans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Cocoa Beans 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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