Smash Eat food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
Smash Eat holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: 26 Hallam Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8AA
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Smash Eat sits behind roughly 543 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ← Smash Eat | |
| 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 35 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Smash Eat 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 Smash Eat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperitive Reci By Lidya Farmers/growers | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Brew & Boost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bradley Primary School School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bradley Nursery School Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bradford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Dercliffe Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| 247 Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Age UK Lancashire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Smash Eat
What is Smash Eat's food hygiene rating?
Smash Eat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Smash Eat safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smash Eat last inspected?
Smash Eat was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Smash Eat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smash Eat compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Smash Eat holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Smash Eat 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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