Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hyndburn
Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Whalley Road, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7UH
How it compares in Hyndburn
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 716 rated places in Hyndburn score this low, about one in 45. By contrast 63% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn 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 Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe by the River Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Great Harwood Golf Club (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Grub on the green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Great Harwood Rovers Football Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Churchfield House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn
What is Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn's food hygiene rating?
Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hyndburn Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn last inspected?
Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Anarkali at the Game Cock Inn 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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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 Hyndburn, 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.
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