The Filling Station food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
The Filling Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: 347 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8RP
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Filling Station 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% | ← The Filling Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Filling Station 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 Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Lancashire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Asda Express Colne PFS Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Dercliffe Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bradley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Belverdere Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Aperitive Reci By Lidya Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Filling Station
What is The Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
The Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Filling Station 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Filling Station last inspected?
The Filling Station was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 The Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Filling Station compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while The Filling Station holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Filling Station 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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