The Refectory food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
The Refectory 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: St Annes Hall, Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, BB12 9EE
How it compares in Pendle
That puts The Refectory 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% | ← The Refectory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Refectory 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 Refectory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Fence Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Forest Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Enty's Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Refectory
What is The Refectory's food hygiene rating?
The Refectory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Refectory 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 The Refectory last inspected?
The Refectory was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 The Refectory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Refectory compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and The Refectory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Refectory 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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