Witches Galore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Witches Galore 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
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: 14 Newchurch, Newchurch In Pendle, Burnley, BB12 9JR
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Witches Galore among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Witches Galore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Witches Galore 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 Witches Galore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Fence Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Enty's Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Fence Gate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Forest Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| APB Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Absolute Futbol Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Barrowford St Thomas CE Primary School After School Club Fun School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Witches Galore
What is Witches Galore's food hygiene rating?
Witches Galore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Witches Galore 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 Witches Galore last inspected?
Witches Galore was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Witches Galore?
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 Witches Galore compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Witches Galore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Witches Galore 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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