The Whitakers Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hyndburn
The Whitakers Arms 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
The rating dates from 25 March 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: 322 Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6HG
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts The Whitakers Arms 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% | ← The Whitakers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Whitakers Arms 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 Whitakers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Chinese Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Accrington PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| A.I Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Crust n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Asha Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Broadway Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Barmy Sarnies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Whitakers Arms
What is The Whitakers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Whitakers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 25 March 2026.
Is The Whitakers Arms 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 The Whitakers Arms last inspected?
The Whitakers Arms was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months 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 The Whitakers Arms?
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 Whitakers Arms compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Whitakers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects The Whitakers Arms 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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