JLk Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rossendale
JLk Masons Arms holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: JLk Masons Arms was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Masons Arms, 254 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, BB4 9HU
How this rating has changed
JLk Masons Arms was re-inspected on 4 June 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rossendale
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 617 rated places in Rossendale score this low, about one in 39. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ← JLk Masons Arms | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 JLk Masons Arms the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to JLk Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heightside House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Good As Gold Child Care Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bridges Before And After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Healey Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Aroma Ross LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Hong Kong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Big Papa's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about JLk Masons Arms
What is JLk Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
JLk Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rossendale Council on 4 June 2026.
Is JLk Masons Arms safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was JLk Masons Arms last inspected?
JLk Masons Arms was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at JLk Masons Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JLk Masons Arms compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while JLk Masons Arms holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects JLk Masons Arms 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rossendale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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