Uptown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
Uptown holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 July 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: 25 - 27 Church Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5UR
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Uptown sits behind roughly 541 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 541 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ← Uptown | |
| 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 39 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 Good
- 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 Uptown 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 Uptown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Mediterranean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Loaves And Fishes Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Old Mariner Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Frank St Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Barnoldswick WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Uptown
What is Uptown's food hygiene rating?
Uptown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 20 July 2023.
Is Uptown safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Uptown last inspected?
Uptown was last inspected on 20 July 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 Uptown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Uptown compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 766 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Uptown holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Uptown 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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