Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth food hygiene rating
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Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2023, more than 3 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: Shawforth Chapel, 354 Market Street, Shawforth, OL12 8HF
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth among the 506 places in Rossendale holding top marks, 82% 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 | 506 | 82% | ← Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth 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 Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John And St Michael School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Freehold Cottage Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Granelli's Ice Cream - YP15 LGF Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Halfway House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Aspen Ridge Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Britannia County Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Funda Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Bacup Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth
What is Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth's food hygiene rating?
Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 28 March 2023.
Is Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth last inspected?
Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth was last inspected on 28 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth?
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 Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth 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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