The Wood Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rossendale
The Wood Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2024, 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: Willows Stables, Gibb Hill Lane, Loveclough, BB4 8TN
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts The Wood Hut 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 Wood Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Wood Hut 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 Wood Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Abbeycroft Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Crawshawbooth Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Cpa Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Ann Kay Ltd Trading As The Masons Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Fry's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Crawshawbooth Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about The Wood Hut
What is The Wood Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Wood Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 17 April 2024.
Is The Wood Hut 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wood Hut last inspected?
The Wood Hut was last inspected on 17 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Wood Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Wood Hut compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and The Wood Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects The Wood Hut 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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