Union Exchange food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
Union Exchange holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 July 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: Union Hotel, Market Street, Colne, BB8 0LL
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Union Exchange sits behind roughly 670 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ← Union Exchange | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Union Exchange 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 Union Exchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Al Pacinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Axe Imperium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Colne Citadel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Union Exchange
What is Union Exchange's food hygiene rating?
Union Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Pendle Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Union Exchange safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Union Exchange last inspected?
Union Exchange was last inspected on 15 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Union Exchange?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Union Exchange compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Union Exchange holds a 3. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Union Exchange 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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Union Exchange is one of 206 rated food businesses in Colne. See every hygiene rating in Colne →
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