Alif Catering food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Alif Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Alif Catering was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Pendle score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Pendle ratings →
Address: 34 Halifax Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0EF
How this rating has changed
Alif Catering was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 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 Alif Catering among the 550 places in Pendle holding top marks, 72% 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 | 550 | 72% | ← Alif Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 4% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Alif Catering 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 Alif Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Ashiana Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cha Cha Chai Nelson Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alice's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Asda Express Hollin Bank PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Brierfield House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Ashraf Groceries Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Alif Catering
What is Alif Catering's food hygiene rating?
Alif Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Alif Catering 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alif Catering last inspected?
Alif Catering was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Alif Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alif Catering compare to other places in Pendle?
72% of the 760 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Alif Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Alif Catering 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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Alif Catering is one of 276 rated food businesses in Nelson. See every hygiene rating in Nelson →
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