Local Shop Colne food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Local Shop Colne 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 15 April 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: 80-82 Oak Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0BA
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Local Shop Colne 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% | ← Local Shop Colne | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Local Shop Colne 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 Local Shop Colne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Youth Action Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Colne Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Favordale Hfe Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cemetery Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Food 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Dianes Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Colne Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Local Shop Colne
What is Local Shop Colne's food hygiene rating?
Local Shop Colne has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 15 April 2024.
Is Local Shop Colne 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 Local Shop Colne last inspected?
Local Shop Colne was last inspected on 15 April 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 Local Shop Colne?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Local Shop Colne compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 766 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Local Shop Colne holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Local Shop Colne 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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