Acky and Sons Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hyndburn
Acky and Sons Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 9 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: 109-113 St Huberts Road, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7AF
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Acky and Sons Mini Market sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ← Acky and Sons Mini Market | |
| 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 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 Acky and Sons Mini Market 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 Acky and Sons Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Clayton Street Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Brie Mine UK Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Crazy Crackers @ St Bartholomew's C of E School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Churchfield House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| 'The Elms' Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about Acky and Sons Mini Market
What is Acky and Sons Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Acky and Sons Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hyndburn Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Acky and Sons Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Acky and Sons Mini Market last inspected?
Acky and Sons Mini Market was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 9 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 Acky and Sons Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Acky and Sons Mini Market compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Acky and Sons Mini Market holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Acky and Sons Mini Market 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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