The Union food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
The Union holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: 63 Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LL
How it compares in Pendle
That puts The Union among the 544 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 | 544 | 71% | ← The Union | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 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 37 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 Very 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 Union 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 Union, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Al Pacinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Axe Imperium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Colne Citadel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about The Union
What is The Union's food hygiene rating?
The Union has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 9 April 2025.
Is The Union 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Union last inspected?
The Union was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 Union?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Union compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 767 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and The Union is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Union 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
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The Union is one of 207 rated food businesses in Colne. See every hygiene rating in Colne →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.pendle.gov.uk
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