Panku food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
Panku 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 23 September 2024, 21 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: Swinden Retail Park, Corporation Street, Colne, BB8 8LU
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Panku 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% | ← Panku | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Panku 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 Panku, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Asda Express Colne PFS Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Belverdere Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Age UK Lancashire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Colne Sbarro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Panku
What is Panku's food hygiene rating?
Panku has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Panku 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 Panku last inspected?
Panku was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 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 Panku?
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 Panku compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Panku is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Panku 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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Panku is one of 207 rated food businesses in Colne. See every hygiene rating in Colne →
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