Farmfoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Farmfoods holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Farmfoods was inspected on 10 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 5% of rated food businesses in Pendle score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Pendle ratings →
Address: 63 Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LL
How it compares in Pendle
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 760 rated places in Pendle score this low, about one in 29. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 552 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ← Farmfoods | |
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Farmfoods the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Farmfoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Al Pacinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Axe Imperium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Colne Citadel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Deerstones Bakery Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
Questions about Farmfoods
What is Farmfoods's food hygiene rating?
Farmfoods has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Pendle Council on 10 August 2026.
Is Farmfoods safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Farmfoods last inspected?
Farmfoods was last inspected on 10 August 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 Farmfoods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farmfoods compare to other places in Pendle?
73% of the 760 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Farmfoods holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Farmfoods 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 2 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 Pendle, 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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Farmfoods is one of 208 rated food businesses in Colne. See every hygiene rating in Colne →
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