Fence Gate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Fence Gate 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
The rating dates from 26 September 2025, 9 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: Fence Gate Inn, 560 Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, BB12 9EE
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Fence Gate 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% | ← Fence Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fence Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enty's Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| APB Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Custom Cuisine (Mobile Trader) Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Brierfield WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Brierfield House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Asda Express Hollin Bank PFS Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
Questions about Fence Gate
What is Fence Gate's food hygiene rating?
Fence Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Fence Gate 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 Fence Gate last inspected?
Fence Gate was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
How does Fence Gate compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Fence Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Fence Gate 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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