Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Pendle
Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 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: Nelson And Colne College, Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7YT
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen 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% | ← Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen 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 Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrowford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| BE Chocolate And Patisserie Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Barrowford Parish Council/Jacks Pies Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Barrowford Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Absolute Futbol Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Aby's Biryani Nelson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen
What is Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen last inspected?
Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen 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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