Novelties food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Novelties 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 13 May 2024, 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: 2 Market Square, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LP
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Novelties 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% | ← Novelties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Novelties 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 Novelties, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Egg Free Cake Box Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Aby's Biryani Nelson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Dubai Shawarma Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Alexandra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Chesters Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Novelties
What is Novelties's food hygiene rating?
Novelties has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 13 May 2024.
Is Novelties 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 Novelties last inspected?
Novelties was last inspected on 13 May 2024, 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 Novelties?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Novelties compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Novelties is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Novelties 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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