117 Bistro Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
117 Bistro Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: 117 Gisburn Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6EW
How it compares in Pendle
That puts 117 Bistro Bar among the 543 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 543 | 71% | ← 117 Bistro Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 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 35 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 117 Bistro Bar 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 117 Bistro Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech's Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Coffee And Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Bistro 7 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Barrowford Primary School School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Barrowford Parish Council/Jacks Pies Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Barrowford Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Barrowford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about 117 Bistro Bar
What is 117 Bistro Bar's food hygiene rating?
117 Bistro Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 18 December 2025.
Is 117 Bistro Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 117 Bistro Bar last inspected?
117 Bistro Bar was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months 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 117 Bistro Bar?
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 117 Bistro Bar compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and 117 Bistro Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects 117 Bistro Bar 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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