Europa Nelson food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Europa Nelson holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: 94 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9EU
How it compares in Pendle
A 1 is rare: only 16 of 764 rated places in Pendle score this low, about one in 48. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Europa Nelson | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Europa Nelson the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Europa Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247 Convenience Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aperitive Reci By Lidya Farmers/growers | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Brew & Boost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bradley Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Chesters Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Edenfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Alexandra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Bradford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Europa Nelson
What is Europa Nelson's food hygiene rating?
Europa Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Pendle Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Europa Nelson safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Europa Nelson last inspected?
Europa Nelson was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Europa Nelson?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Europa Nelson compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Europa Nelson holds a 1. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Europa Nelson 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Pendle, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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