Billingtons Outside Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rossendale
Billingtons Outside Catering 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 9 May 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: Northwestern House, 5 Bank Street, Haslingden, BB4 5PS
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts Billingtons Outside Catering 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% | ← Billingtons Outside Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Billingtons Outside Catering 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 Billingtons Outside Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Fuel N Vape Haslingden Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Arifa Hasi LTD Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Budget Bargain World Ltd Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Haslingden News Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Haslingden Spice Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Haslingden Trades Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
Questions about Billingtons Outside Catering
What is Billingtons Outside Catering's food hygiene rating?
Billingtons Outside Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Billingtons Outside Catering 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 Billingtons Outside Catering last inspected?
Billingtons Outside Catering was last inspected on 9 May 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 Billingtons Outside Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Billingtons Outside Catering compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and Billingtons Outside Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Billingtons Outside Catering 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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