Thornton Hall Country Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Thornton Hall Country Park holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: Thornton Hall Farm, Skipton Road, Barnoldswick, BD23 3TJ
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Thornton Hall Country Park 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% | ← Thornton Hall Country Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thornton Hall Country Park 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 Thornton Hall Country Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punchbowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Musafir Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| S&B Fruits Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Wild Game From The Dales Farmers/growers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Raise The Bread Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Red Lion Earby Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Prestons Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Earby Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Thornton Hall Country Park
What is Thornton Hall Country Park's food hygiene rating?
Thornton Hall Country Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Thornton Hall Country Park 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thornton Hall Country Park last inspected?
Thornton Hall Country Park was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Thornton Hall Country Park?
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 Thornton Hall Country Park compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Thornton Hall Country Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Thornton Hall Country Park 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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