Hillbillypies food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rossendale
Hillbillypies holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Hillbillypies was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Union Street, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0AA
How this rating has changed
Hillbillypies was re-inspected on 5 June 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rossendale
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 617 rated places in Rossendale score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ← Hillbillypies | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Hillbillypies the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hillbillypies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mannings Bakery Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| 1832 Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bacup News Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Baked.Cakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Nellies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Rossendale Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Hillbillypies
What is Hillbillypies's food hygiene rating?
Hillbillypies has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rossendale Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Hillbillypies safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Hillbillypies last inspected?
Hillbillypies was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Hillbillypies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hillbillypies compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while Hillbillypies holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Hillbillypies 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.
Tell me when this changes
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rossendale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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