Ho King food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
Ho King holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 November 2025, 8 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: 56 Windsor Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9LD
How it compares in Pendle
A 1 is rare: only 16 of 764 rated places in Pendle score this low, about one in 48. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Ho King | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ho King the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ho King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Axe Imperium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2023 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Al Pacinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Ho King
What is Ho King's food hygiene rating?
Ho King has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Pendle Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Ho King safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ho King last inspected?
Ho King was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 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 Ho King?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ho King compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Ho King holds a 1. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Ho King 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Pendle, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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