Maqha food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hyndburn
Maqha 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 9 January 2026, 6 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: Elton Road, Belthorn, Lancashire, BB1 2PL
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Maqha among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← Maqha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Maqha 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 Maqha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belthorn Academy Catering Department School/college/university | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Buy-Meds Ltd Importers/Exporters | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Beehive Service Station/Spar Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bumble Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Church View Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Ash Grove Community Space Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Black Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bargains 4 U Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Maqha
What is Maqha's food hygiene rating?
Maqha has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Maqha 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 Maqha last inspected?
Maqha was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Maqha?
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 Maqha compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Maqha is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Maqha 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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