Raft Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rossendale
Raft Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 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: 195A Bury Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6DJ
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts Raft Foodbank 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% | ← Raft Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Raft Foodbank 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 Raft Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cherry Crescent Centre Caring Premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bobhead Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Educare Nursery School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Gillies Pies Other catering premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
Questions about Raft Foodbank
What is Raft Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Raft Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Raft Foodbank 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Raft Foodbank last inspected?
Raft Foodbank was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 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 Raft Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Raft Foodbank compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and Raft Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Raft Foodbank 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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Raft Foodbank is one of 177 rated food businesses in Rawtenstall. See every hygiene rating in Rawtenstall →
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