Rishton Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hyndburn
Rishton Baptist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 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: Commercial Street, Rishton, BB1 4NB
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Rishton Baptist Church sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← Rishton Baptist Church | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rishton Baptist Church 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 Rishton Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cafe 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| 106 County Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Canal View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chung Seng Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about Rishton Baptist Church
What is Rishton Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Rishton Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Rishton Baptist Church 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rishton Baptist Church last inspected?
Rishton Baptist Church was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rishton Baptist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rishton Baptist Church compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Rishton Baptist Church holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Rishton Baptist Church 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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