Simply Wicked food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Simply Wicked 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 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 43 Albert Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5AA
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Simply Wicked sits behind roughly 544 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 544 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 16% | ← Simply Wicked | |
| 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 37 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 Simply Wicked 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 Simply Wicked, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Road Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Cafe On The Square Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Deli Belly Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Hickey's And Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Singh's Newsagent Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Loaf And Larder Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Usmaniyah Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Barnoldswick Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Simply Wicked
What is Simply Wicked's food hygiene rating?
Simply Wicked has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Simply Wicked 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 Simply Wicked last inspected?
Simply Wicked was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 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 Simply Wicked?
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 Simply Wicked compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 767 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Simply Wicked holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Simply Wicked 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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