Food Plus food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Hyndburn
Food Plus holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the supermarket that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Food Plus was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Hyndburn score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Hyndburn ratings →
Address: 38 Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 1AR
How this rating has changed
Food Plus has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
| 23 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Hyndburn
A 2 is rare: only 13 of 722 rated places in Hyndburn score this low, about one in 56. By contrast 61% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 443 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 199 | 28% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ← Food Plus | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 47 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Food Plus the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Food Plus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asha Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Broadway Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Cinnamon Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A.I Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Craft Boutique Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Chocky Mike's Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Food Plus
What is Food Plus's food hygiene rating?
Food Plus has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hyndburn Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Food Plus safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Food Plus last inspected?
Food Plus was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Food Plus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Plus compare to other places in Hyndburn?
61% of the 722 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Food Plus holds a 2. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Food Plus 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hyndburn, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Food Plus is one of 367 rated food businesses in Accrington. See every hygiene rating in Accrington →
Hyndburn inspects and rates 769 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Hyndburn →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk
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