The Blustery Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
The Blustery Barrel 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
This is a fresh result: The Blustery Barrel was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Windy Bank, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9HZ
How this rating has changed
The Blustery Barrel was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | 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 Pendle
That puts The Blustery Barrel 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 Blustery Barrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Blustery Barrel 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 Blustery Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerstones Bakery Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Colne Citadel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| About Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Community Grocers - Food Bank (And Cafe) Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Eyes On The Fries Mobile caterer | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Axe Imperium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Al Pacinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about The Blustery Barrel
What is The Blustery Barrel's food hygiene rating?
The Blustery Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 9 July 2026.
Is The Blustery Barrel 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 The Blustery Barrel last inspected?
The Blustery Barrel was last inspected on 9 July 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 Blustery Barrel?
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 The Blustery Barrel compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 766 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and The Blustery Barrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Blustery Barrel 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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