The Bees Knees food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rossendale
The Bees Knees holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Crown, 20 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 7ND
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts The Bees Knees 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% | ← The Bees Knees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Bees Knees 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 The Bees Knees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A'Vucciria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Food Group At Positive Start Distributors/Transporters | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2019 |
| Casked Ale House & Ginporium Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Blind Tiger Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Freddies Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Bargain World Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bees Knees
What is The Bees Knees's food hygiene rating?
The Bees Knees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 8 August 2024.
Is The Bees Knees 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bees Knees last inspected?
The Bees Knees was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 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 The Bees Knees?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bees Knees compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and The Bees Knees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects The Bees Knees 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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