The Pendle Inn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Pendle
The Pendle Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: Pendle Inn, Barley Lane, Barley, BB12 9JX
How it compares in Pendle
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 768 rated places in Pendle score this low, about one in 26. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ← The Pendle Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Pendle Inn 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 The Pendle Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekinah Christian Centre Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Roughlee Ce School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Fence Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Pendle Forest Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Enty's Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Fence Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Absolute Futbol Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about The Pendle Inn
What is The Pendle Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Pendle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Pendle Council on 20 June 2025.
Is The Pendle Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business 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 The Pendle Inn last inspected?
The Pendle Inn was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 Pendle Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Pendle Inn compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while The Pendle Inn holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Pendle Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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 Pendle, 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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