Lotus Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
Lotus Chinese Take Away holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lotus Chinese Take Away was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 23 Skipton Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0NQ
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Lotus Chinese Take Away among the 540 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Lotus Chinese Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 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 40 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 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 Lotus Chinese Take Away 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.
Questions about Lotus Chinese Take Away
What is Lotus Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Lotus Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Lotus Chinese Take Away 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lotus Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Lotus Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lotus Chinese Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lotus Chinese Take Away compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Lotus Chinese Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Lotus Chinese Take Away 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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