Smash Guys food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
Smash Guys 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 24 July 2025, 11 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: 10 Dockray Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9HT
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Smash Guys 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% | ← Smash Guys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 36 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smash Guys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Al Pacinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Axe Imperium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Colne Citadel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Smash Guys
What is Smash Guys's food hygiene rating?
Smash Guys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Smash Guys 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 Smash Guys last inspected?
Smash Guys was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
How does Smash Guys compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Smash Guys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Smash Guys 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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Smash Guys is one of 207 rated food businesses in Colne. See every hygiene rating in Colne →
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