Francos food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hyndburn
Francos 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
This is a fresh result: Francos was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 236-238 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3JB
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Francos 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% | ← Francos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Francos 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 Francos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Brave Heart Nyrsery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bargains 4 U Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Cantonese Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Appetite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Big Blue Door Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Coach House @ Rhyddings Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
Questions about Francos
What is Francos's food hygiene rating?
Francos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Francos 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 Francos last inspected?
Francos was last inspected on 28 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 Francos?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Francos compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Francos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Francos 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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