Chocstop Dessert Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Chocstop Dessert Cafe holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 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: 98-100 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7HD
How it compares in Pendle
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 768 rated places in Pendle score this low, about one in 26. 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 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ← Chocstop Dessert Cafe | |
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Chocstop Dessert Cafe the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Chocstop Dessert Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha Cha Chai Nelson Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Dobo Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Ashraf Groceries Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Curry On The Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Ashiana Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Chocstop Dessert Cafe
What is Chocstop Dessert Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Chocstop Dessert Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Pendle Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Chocstop Dessert Cafe safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Chocstop Dessert Cafe last inspected?
Chocstop Dessert Cafe was last inspected on 27 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 Chocstop Dessert Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chocstop Dessert Cafe compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Chocstop Dessert Cafe holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Chocstop Dessert Cafe 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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A rating of 2 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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