The Craven Heifer food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Pendle
The Craven Heifer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Craven Heifer Inn, 400 Colne Road, Kelbrook, BB18 6TF
How it compares in Pendle
That puts The Craven Heifer 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% | ← The Craven Heifer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Craven Heifer 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 Craven Heifer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelbrook Primary School School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Kelbrook Road Service Station Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Crumble Perfection Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Adams Family Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
Questions about The Craven Heifer
What is The Craven Heifer's food hygiene rating?
The Craven Heifer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 17 February 2025.
Is The Craven Heifer 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Craven Heifer last inspected?
The Craven Heifer was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 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 The Craven Heifer?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Craven Heifer compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and The Craven Heifer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Craven Heifer 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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