The Stanley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hyndburn
The Stanley 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 Stanley was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 84-86 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LL
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts The Stanley among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← The Stanley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Stanley 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 Stanley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fitness Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Cha Cha Chai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bulk Bargains Cash & Carry Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Accrington Christians Together Foodbank Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Accrington Town Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Chocky Mike's Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about The Stanley
What is The Stanley's food hygiene rating?
The Stanley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Stanley 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 Stanley last inspected?
The Stanley was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Stanley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stanley compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Stanley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects The Stanley 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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The Stanley is one of 367 rated food businesses in Accrington. See every hygiene rating in Accrington →
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