Marsden News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Marsden News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 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: 185-189 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9NP
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Marsden News sits behind roughly 540 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ← Marsden News | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Marsden News 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 Marsden News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247 Convenience Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aperitive Reci By Lidya Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Castercliff Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Andrew Smith House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Alice's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Brunswick Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Brew & Boost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bradley Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Marsden News
What is Marsden News's food hygiene rating?
Marsden News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Marsden News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marsden News last inspected?
Marsden News was last inspected on 29 April 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 Marsden News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marsden News compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Marsden News holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Marsden News 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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