Fence Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Fence Village Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 July 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: Fence Post Office, 379 Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, BB12 9PZ
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Fence Village Store sits behind roughly 543 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ← Fence Village Store | |
| 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 36 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 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 Fence Village 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 Fence Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Enty's Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Fence Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Forest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Fence Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| APB Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Fence Village Store
What is Fence Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Fence Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Fence Village Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fence Village Store last inspected?
Fence Village Store was last inspected on 1 July 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 Fence Village Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fence Village Store compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Fence Village Store holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Fence Village 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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