The Mission food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
The Mission holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Mission was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Central Gospel Mission, Goitside, Nelson, BB9 7XD
How it compares in Pendle
That puts The Mission among the 540 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 | 540 | 71% | ← The Mission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 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 40 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 Mission 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 Mission, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aby's Biryani Nelson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Chesters Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bradley Nursery School Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bradford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| BE Chocolate And Patisserie Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Alexandra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Brew & Boost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about The Mission
What is The Mission's food hygiene rating?
The Mission has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 23 June 2026.
Is The Mission 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mission last inspected?
The Mission was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Mission?
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 Mission compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and The Mission is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Mission 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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