Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop 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 September 2024, 22 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: Lock Stop, Greenberfield Lane, Barnoldswick, BB18 5SU
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop among the 544 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 | 544 | 71% | ← Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 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 37 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 Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop 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 Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls Royce Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Food Shack Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Coates Lane CP School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Preston's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Strand Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| ART Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Pinders Bespoke Nutrition Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop
What is Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop's food hygiene rating?
Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop 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 Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop last inspected?
Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months 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 Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop?
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 Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 767 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Studio Bakery At The Lock Stop 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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