A&G Convenience Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
A&G Convenience Store Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 13 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Hill Place Post Office, 12 Hill Place, Nelson, BB9 0QB
How it compares in Pendle
A 1 is rare: only 16 of 764 rated places in Pendle score this low, about one in 48. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← A&G Convenience Store Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 A&G Convenience Store Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 A&G Convenience Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashiana Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Brunswick Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cha Cha Chai Nelson Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Asda Express Hollin Bank PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Brierfield House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Ashraf Groceries Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Alice's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about A&G Convenience Store Ltd
What is A&G Convenience Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
A&G Convenience Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Pendle Council on 13 January 2025.
Is A&G Convenience Store Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 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 A&G Convenience Store Ltd last inspected?
A&G Convenience Store Ltd was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 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 A&G Convenience Store Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A&G Convenience Store Ltd compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while A&G Convenience Store Ltd holds a 1. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects A&G Convenience Store Ltd 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 1 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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