Rising Bridge Post Office food hygiene rating
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Rising Bridge Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2026, 2 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: 602 Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, Accrington, BB5 2SB
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts Rising Bridge Post Office among the 506 places in Rossendale holding top marks, 82% 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 | 506 | 82% | ← Rising Bridge Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 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 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 Rising Bridge Post Office 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 Rising Bridge Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullahs Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Anarkali Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Baxenden Cricket Club Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Baxenden CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Baxenden Golf Bar and Function Room Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Rising Bridge Post Office
What is Rising Bridge Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Rising Bridge Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 9 May 2026.
Is Rising Bridge Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rising Bridge Post Office last inspected?
Rising Bridge Post Office was last inspected on 9 May 2026, 2 months 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 Rising Bridge Post Office?
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 Rising Bridge Post Office compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and Rising Bridge Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Rising Bridge Post Office 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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