White Bear Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
White Bear Pub 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 14 May 2026, 2 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: White Bear Inn, Gisburn Road, Barrowford, BB9 6EP
How it compares in Pendle
That puts White Bear Pub among the 543 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 | 543 | 71% | ← White Bear Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 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 36 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to White Bear Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro 7 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Coffee And Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 117 Bistro Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Beech's Butchers Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Barrowford Primary School School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Barrowford Parish Council/Jacks Pies Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Barrowford Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about White Bear Pub
What is White Bear Pub's food hygiene rating?
White Bear Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 14 May 2026.
Is White Bear Pub 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 White Bear Pub last inspected?
White Bear Pub was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
How does White Bear Pub compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and White Bear Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects White Bear Pub 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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