Emmott Arms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Pendle
Emmott Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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: Keighley Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7HX
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Emmott Arms 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% | ← Emmott Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Emmott Arms 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 Emmott Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink@Laneshaw Bridge Primary School School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Laneshawbridge Primary School OOSC School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Christchurch Ce School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Colne Golf Club (Bar) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Emmott Arms
What is Emmott Arms's food hygiene rating?
Emmott Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Emmott Arms 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Emmott Arms last inspected?
Emmott Arms was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 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 Emmott Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Emmott Arms compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Emmott Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Emmott Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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