Churchills Tobacconist food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Pendle
Churchills Tobacconist holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 18 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: 51 Victoria Road, Earby, Lancashire, BB18 6UN
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Churchills Tobacconist 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% | ← Churchills Tobacconist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Churchills Tobacconist 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 Churchills Tobacconist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earby Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Morgans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Orient Pearl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Pitt's Butchers Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Prestons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Raise The Bread Other catering premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Churchills Tobacconist
What is Churchills Tobacconist's food hygiene rating?
Churchills Tobacconist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Churchills Tobacconist 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Churchills Tobacconist last inspected?
Churchills Tobacconist was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 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 Churchills Tobacconist?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Churchills Tobacconist compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Churchills Tobacconist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Churchills Tobacconist 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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