Big Js food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rossendale
Big Js holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 April 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: 110 Bury Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6DD
How it compares in Rossendale
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 617 rated places in Rossendale score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ← Big Js | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Big Js the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Big Js, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Educare Nursery School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Buffer Stops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bobhead Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Cherry Crescent Centre Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bread Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Big Js
What is Big Js's food hygiene rating?
Big Js has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rossendale Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Big Js safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Big Js last inspected?
Big Js was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Js?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Js compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while Big Js holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Big Js 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 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 Rossendale, 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.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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