Village Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Village Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 July 2023, more than 3 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: 12 Water Street, Earby, Barnoldswick, BB18 6QP
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Village Bakery sits behind roughly 541 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 541 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ← Village Bakery | |
| 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 39 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Village Bakery 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 Village Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&B Fruits Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Musafir Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Raise The Bread Other catering premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Prestons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Morgans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Orient Pearl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Village Bakery
What is Village Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Village Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 4 July 2023.
Is Village Bakery 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Bakery last inspected?
Village Bakery was last inspected on 4 July 2023, more than 3 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 Village Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Village Bakery compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 766 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Village Bakery holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Village Bakery 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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