Santa's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Santa's 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 21 November 2024, 19 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: 174-176 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9XW
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Santa's 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% | ← Santa's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Santa's 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 Santa's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew & Boost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bradley Primary School School/college/university | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bradley Nursery School Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bradford Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Aperitive Reci By Lidya Farmers/growers | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Chesters Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Dercliffe Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bradley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Santa's
What is Santa's's food hygiene rating?
Santa's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Santa's 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 Santa's last inspected?
Santa's was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Santa's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Santa's compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Santa's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Santa's 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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