The Punchbowl food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
The Punchbowl 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
This is a fresh result: The Punchbowl was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Pendle score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Pendle ratings →
Address: Skipton Road, Earby, Lancashire, BB18 6JJ
How this rating has changed
The Punchbowl was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Pendle
That puts The Punchbowl among the 552 places in Pendle holding top marks, 73% 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 | 552 | 73% | ← The Punchbowl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 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 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 The Punchbowl 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 The Punchbowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earby Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Musafir Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Raise The Bread Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Prestons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Ranis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Morgans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The Punchbowl
What is The Punchbowl's food hygiene rating?
The Punchbowl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 16 July 2026.
Is The Punchbowl 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 The Punchbowl last inspected?
The Punchbowl was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 The Punchbowl?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Punchbowl compare to other places in Pendle?
73% of the 760 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and The Punchbowl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Punchbowl 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Punchbowl is one of 17 rated food businesses in Earby. See every hygiene rating in Earby →
Pendle inspects and rates 799 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Pendle →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.pendle.gov.uk
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