Safe Space food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Safe Space holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 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: Hills House, Leeds Road, Nelson, BB9 8EL
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Safe Space 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% | ← Safe Space | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Safe Space 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 Safe Space, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Primary School School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Aperitive Reci By Lidya Farmers/growers | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Brew & Boost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Dercliffe Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bradford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Bradley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Bradley Nursery School Caring Premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Age UK Lancashire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Safe Space
What is Safe Space's food hygiene rating?
Safe Space has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 19 December 2023.
Is Safe Space 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Safe Space last inspected?
Safe Space was last inspected on 19 December 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 Safe Space?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Safe Space compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Safe Space is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Safe Space 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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