Black Lane Ends Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
Black Lane Ends Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: Black Lane Ends Inn, Skipton Old Road, Colne, BB8 7EP
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Black Lane Ends Tavern among the 541 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 | 541 | 71% | ← Black Lane Ends Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Black Lane Ends Tavern 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 Black Lane Ends Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New House Farm Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Kelbrook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Emmott Arms Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Caterlink@Laneshaw Bridge Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Laneshawbridge Primary School OOSC School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Colne Golf Club (Bar) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Christchurch Ce School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Black Lane Ends Tavern
What is Black Lane Ends Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Black Lane Ends Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Black Lane Ends Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Lane Ends Tavern last inspected?
Black Lane Ends Tavern was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Black Lane Ends Tavern?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Lane Ends Tavern compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 766 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Black Lane Ends Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Black Lane Ends Tavern 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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