Exchange Project food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Exchange Project 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 16 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: St Johns Church, Albert Road, Colne, BB8 0RY
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Exchange Project among the 540 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Exchange Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 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 40 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 Exchange Project 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 Exchange Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Colne Tacklers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Albert House Residential Home Caring Premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Colne Warpdressers Club And Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Carlo's Restaurant Other catering premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cask 'N' Keg Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Community Grocers - Food Bank (And Cafe) Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| About Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about Exchange Project
What is Exchange Project's food hygiene rating?
Exchange Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Exchange Project 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 Exchange Project last inspected?
Exchange Project was last inspected on 16 May 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 Exchange Project?
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 Exchange Project compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Exchange Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Exchange Project 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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