Precious Meals food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Precious Meals holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 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: Unit 1, 27 Skipton Road, Colne, BB8 0NQ
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Precious Meals among the 543 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 | 543 | 71% | ← Precious Meals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 36 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 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 Precious Meals 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 Precious Meals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 2 Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Colne Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2023 |
| Colne Youth Action Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Axe Imperium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Cemetery Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Precious Meals
What is Precious Meals's food hygiene rating?
Precious Meals has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Precious Meals 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Precious Meals last inspected?
Precious Meals was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Precious Meals?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Precious Meals compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Precious Meals is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Precious Meals 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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