Barrowford Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Barrowford Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: 51-53 Gisburn Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 8ND
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Barrowford Convenience Store sits behind roughly 666 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ← Barrowford Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Barrowford Convenience Store 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 Barrowford Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrowford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Barrowford Parish Council/Jacks Pies Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Barrowford Nursery Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Barrowford Primary School School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| 117 Bistro Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Beech's Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Coffee And Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Barrowford Convenience Store
What is Barrowford Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Barrowford Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Pendle Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Barrowford Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Barrowford Convenience Store last inspected?
Barrowford Convenience Store was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months 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 Barrowford Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Barrowford Convenience Store compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Barrowford Convenience Store holds a 3. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Barrowford Convenience Store 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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