The Hearty Hut food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Pendle
The Hearty Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Hearty Hut was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Ings Avenue, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5HY
How it compares in Pendle
That puts The Hearty Hut among the 541 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 | 541 | 71% | ← The Hearty Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 39 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 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 The Hearty Hut 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 The Hearty Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Butchers Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Mario's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Deliciously Yours Farmers/growers | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Becky's Bakehouse Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Gisburn Road CP School School/college/university | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Barnoldswick Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| St Josephs RC School School/college/university | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about The Hearty Hut
What is The Hearty Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Hearty Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Hearty Hut 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hearty Hut last inspected?
The Hearty Hut was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hearty Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Hearty Hut compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 766 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and The Hearty Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Hearty Hut 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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