Moosa Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hyndburn
Moosa Convenience holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 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: 81 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1AS
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Moosa Convenience sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ← Moosa Convenience | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Moosa Convenience 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 Moosa Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asha Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Broadway Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Cinnamon Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| A.I Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Chocky Mike's Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Moosa Convenience
What is Moosa Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Moosa Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hyndburn Council on 20 December 2024.
Is Moosa Convenience safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Moosa Convenience last inspected?
Moosa Convenience was last inspected on 20 December 2024, 18 months 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 Moosa Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moosa Convenience compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Moosa Convenience holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Moosa Convenience 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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