The Cod's Pollocks food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hyndburn
The Cod's Pollocks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 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: 230 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5AA
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts The Cod's Pollocks 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% | ← The Cod's Pollocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cod's Pollocks 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 The Cod's Pollocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crust n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Accrington Stanley Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Enfield Cricket Club Social Club (wet sales only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Asha Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cod's Pollocks
What is The Cod's Pollocks's food hygiene rating?
The Cod's Pollocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 14 August 2024.
Is The Cod's Pollocks 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cod's Pollocks last inspected?
The Cod's Pollocks was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 22 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 The Cod's Pollocks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Cod's Pollocks compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Cod's Pollocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects The Cod's Pollocks 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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