Samson's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Samson's Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: 172-174 Smith Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9QX
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Samson's Cafe sits behind roughly 540 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ← Samson's Cafe | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Samson's Cafe 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 Samson's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesters Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Ashiana Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Alexandra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Brew & Boost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bradley Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Curry On The Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| 247 Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aperitive Reci By Lidya Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Samson's Cafe
What is Samson's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Samson's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Samson's Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Samson's Cafe last inspected?
Samson's Cafe was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 Samson's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Samson's Cafe compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Samson's Cafe holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Samson's Cafe 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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