The Cotton Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
The Cotton Tree Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: Cotton Tree Inn, Rosley Street, Winewall, BB8 8DE
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cotton Tree Inn sits behind roughly 670 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ← The Cotton Tree Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cotton Tree Inn 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 Cotton Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Blossom Tree Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Christchurch Ce School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Haffners Eats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Dianes Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Favordale Hfe Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Colne Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Jackie & Francesca Old Rock Cafe And Cake Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about The Cotton Tree Inn
What is The Cotton Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cotton Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Pendle Council on 9 April 2026.
Is The Cotton Tree Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cotton Tree Inn last inspected?
The Cotton Tree Inn was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 months ago. 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 Cotton Tree Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cotton Tree Inn compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while The Cotton Tree Inn holds a 3. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects The Cotton Tree 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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