Croft Top Equestrian Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rossendale
Croft Top Equestrian Centre holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Croft Top Equestrian Centre was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Rossendale And Hyndburn Equestrian Centre, Kings Highway, Haslingden, BB5 2DP
How it compares in Rossendale
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 617 rated places in Rossendale score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ← Croft Top Equestrian Centre | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Croft Top Equestrian Centre the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. 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 Croft Top Equestrian Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullahs Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Anarkali Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Baxenden Golf Bar and Function Room Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Baxenden Cricket Club Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Dog & Partridge - Wet sales only Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Croft Top Equestrian Centre
What is Croft Top Equestrian Centre's food hygiene rating?
Croft Top Equestrian Centre has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rossendale Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Croft Top Equestrian Centre safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Croft Top Equestrian Centre last inspected?
Croft Top Equestrian Centre was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Croft Top Equestrian Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Croft Top Equestrian Centre compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while Croft Top Equestrian Centre holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Croft Top Equestrian Centre 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 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 Rossendale, 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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