Thatch & Thistle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
Thatch & Thistle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Thatch And Thistle, Surrey Road, Nelson, BB9 7TZ
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Thatch & Thistle 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% | ← Thatch & Thistle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thatch & Thistle 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 Thatch & Thistle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE Chocolate And Patisserie Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Barrowford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Aby's Biryani Nelson Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Barrowford Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Barrowford Parish Council/Jacks Pies Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Thatch & Thistle
What is Thatch & Thistle's food hygiene rating?
Thatch & Thistle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 22 August 2024.
Is Thatch & Thistle 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thatch & Thistle last inspected?
Thatch & Thistle was last inspected on 22 August 2024, 22 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 Thatch & Thistle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thatch & Thistle compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Thatch & Thistle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Thatch & Thistle 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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