Sipps food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hyndburn
Sipps 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 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 50-52 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1EE
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Sipps 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% | ← Sipps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sipps 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 Sipps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Artsy 1300 Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Black Horse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Abbey Hotel - Th'Owd Stables Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Elsies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Arden Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Abbey Friar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Canine Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Clarkey's Deli Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
Questions about Sipps
What is Sipps's food hygiene rating?
Sipps has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Sipps 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 Sipps last inspected?
Sipps was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months 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 Sipps?
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 Sipps compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Sipps is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Sipps 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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