The Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rossendale
The Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: 280 Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 0UJ
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts The Local among the 506 places in Rossendale holding top marks, 82% 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 | 506 | 82% | ← The Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 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 Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks BAE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Heritage Kitchen Range Of Preserves Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| All On Board Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Bright Futures Early Learning Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Haslingden Girls And Ladies Football Club (HGLFC) Club House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Animal Quackers Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Local
What is The Local's food hygiene rating?
The Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 16 December 2024.
Is The Local 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Local last inspected?
The Local was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Local compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and The Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects The Local 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Local is one of 118 rated food businesses in Bacup. See every hygiene rating in Bacup →
Rossendale inspects and rates 696 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Rossendale →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.rossendale.gov.uk
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