Walter Street News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Walter Street News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Walter Street News was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 39 Walter Street, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5JB
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Walter Street News sits behind roughly 540 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ← Walter Street News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Walter Street News 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 Walter Street News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierfield WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Aykroyd Lodge Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Brierfield House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Casterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Asda Express Hollin Bank PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| APB Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Walter Street News
What is Walter Street News's food hygiene rating?
Walter Street News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Walter Street News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walter Street News last inspected?
Walter Street News was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 Walter Street News?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walter Street News compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Walter Street News holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Walter Street News 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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