Flava food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
Flava holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 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: 27 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5DR
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Flava among the 543 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 | 543 | 71% | ← Flava | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Flava 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 Flava, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Barnoldswick Pensioners Club Other catering premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| McCulloughs (Bernulfsuuil) Other catering premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Purcells Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Albert Road Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Cafe On The Square Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Deli Belly Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Flava
What is Flava's food hygiene rating?
Flava has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Flava 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flava last inspected?
Flava was last inspected on 3 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 Flava?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flava compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Flava is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Flava 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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